It's our mortality that terrifies us, because what we're really seeking is immortality - that is, after all, a fool's errand.

We derive immeasurable good, uncounted pleasures, enormous security, and many critical lessons about life by owning dogs.

Two would actually do it- two magic words that could replace all the religions in the world- two wonderful words that embrace all the powers and all of the energy we need to survive with each other and with our planet and with all the world's living creatures- don't hurt.

For me a house or an apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.

Generally, or at least very often, people with a deep interest in animals are the best people around.

Anyone who has owned many cats in long succession can define his or her life as a series of furry episodes.

It looks like a miniature hippopotamus with badly-fitting panty hose all over.