Goats are the cable talk show panelists of the animal world, ready at a moment's notice to interject, interrupt, and opine. They have something to say about everything, little of it complimentary. They are the most impertinent animals I have ever known. Jon Katz animalcablecomplimentary share on social
I'm always happy when people choose to get another dog because it's a healthy and healing thing to do, and there are millions of them needing homes. But there is no single time frame to do it in because grieving is an intensely personal experience. Jon Katz choosedogexperience share on social
Personally, I don't want to own a dog that inspires fear. I choose my dogs carefully, have their temperaments observed and evaluated, train and socialize them day after day. Yet I know any dog can be unpredictable. Jon Katz carefullychooseday share on social
I think of animals more as spirits that come and go. They enter our lives at a particular time and they leave at a particular time. The whole glorious history of animals with people is about joy and connection. It's about loving this creature and letting this creature love you. Jon Katz animalconnectioncreature share on social
There is no evidence that an animal can take on the sophisticated task of deciding to end his life and to communicate that decision to us. Jon Katz animalcommunicatedecide Change image and share on social