“That’s ridiculous!” I responded, not sure if I was lying. The charge was preposterous: The dog and I hadn’t gone on vacation alone together, I’d never Photoshopped his face over a photo of hers, and ...

I used to pretend to like people's dogs. From a young age, I learned it was socially unacceptable not to want to rub their bellies and tell them they're "good boys." Unfortunately, I wasn't talented ...

I don't hate dogs. Truth be told, I'm rather fond of them, in much the same way someone without children might appreciate babies. I'm more than happy to greet them, give them a pat and comment on ...