[...] Inubaka: Crazy for Dogs — I still love this “doggie book”, although I cringe at the every-so-often panty shot. The rest of it, though, is cute and heart-warming. The release frequency keeps decreasing (only three volumes this year, 12-14), which concerns me, but there’s at least one more volume scheduled for March. [...]

[...] we last left dog whisperer Suguri, she, her dog Lupin, and three other dog owners and their pets were taking a [...]

[...] Be Good) Lissa Pattillo on The History of the West Wing (Kuriousity) Johanna Draper Carlson on vol. 13 of Inubaka: Crazy for Dogs (Comics Worth Reading) Connie on vol. 4 of Kiichi and the Magic Books (Slightly Biased Manga) [...]

“…One thing people should consider before getting a dog, or any pet, is that they are likely to outlive their animal loved one…”

Good point, and I appreciate your adding “likely.” It’s very likely for someone in Inubaka‘s target age group getting a dog, and in some other less-likely cases I’ve seen the inverse advice given:

Someone at Petyak.com, in “Life expectancy of Parrots,” Says:

“…We adopt dogs, cats, and hamsters understanding that we will lose them one day. Owning a parrot is a bit different…

“…The reality is that by the time a person is settled and able to afford a parrot, he or she may be middle-aged. If a 50 year old adopts a young parrot, the odds are that the owner will die before the bird. It is important to decide how your bird will be cared for in the event of your failing health or death. You may even want to name a caregiver for your bird and allocate part of your estate to your bird’s care. No one likes to think about these matters, but owning a parrot requires assuming responsibility for the life of your pet, even if it extends beyond your own…”

Johanna Says:

“…I was surprised but pleased to see such an affecting story in what I previously thought was a much lighter series. There’s a lot of thought-provoking learning here…”

Yes, this is stuff that at least one place of higher learning is taking seriously (or two if you count UPenn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Social Policy & Practice separately, and BTW that page’s link to the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society (CIAS) is broken so here’s a new one).

[...] Golgo 13 (Slightly Biased Manga) Julie on Hard Rock (Manga Maniac Cafe) Johanna Draper Carlson on vol. 13 of Inubaka: Crazy for Dogs (Comics Worth Reading) Johanna Draper Carlson on vol. 13 of Love*Com (Comics Worth Reading) Connie [...]