Author Archive: Debbie Waller
Debbie Waller is a freelance writer, an award-winning pet journalist, and a proud member of the Cat Writers' Association, although she claims to be a dog person. Three cats allow Debbie & her witty husband, Bobb, to care for them in their North Texas home. Don't tell the cats, but the humans are secretly plotting to add a dog into the household.
The Importance of Being Playful
Dear Newton: I am a well-mannered senior feline confused about canine behavior. My humans recently brought a three-year-old mixed-breed dog into our calm household. Since this dog is not a puppy, I assumed she’d outgrown the disgusting traits of an immature dog. Sadly, this is not true of Goldie. She believes I am her playmate [...]
Senior Pet Products
Wasn’t it just yesterday that he was just a kitten, bounding effortlessly from sofa to the top of the china cabinet like Tarzan on a vine? Remember when your ball-throwing arm tired out long before your puppy did? Today, they both move slowly, and you may notice a bit of limp in addition to that [...]
Notes from Newton: Long-Term Estate Planning
Dear Newton: A few months ago, my human mom died suddenly, leaving me all alone. I really miss Mom; she loved me so much and took great care of me. Her sister picked me up and took me to live with her and her two little kids. The short story is this: they are not [...]
Notes from Newton: Doggie Diabetes
Dear Newton, I’ve been feeling dog-tired for a few months. In spite of being hungrier than ever and successfully begging for more food from the kids, I’m losing weight, not gaining it. I’ve had a couple of accidents in the house, even though I tried really hard to wait until I got outside to pee. [...]
Ask Einstein: Clean Boxes
Dear Einstein, My human is so chintzy, she only buys the cheapest non-clumping cat litter. To save even more money, she waits ten days before changing it. When it starts stinking, she just adds powder that smells like roses. There are three of us tabby-types using that box. That’s a lot of piddle. After a [...]
Notes from Newton: Should You Be Dog’s Best Friend?
Dear Professor Newton, I recently began paying back my student loan and had to take job far from my family and friends. I’m single and lonely, so I want to get a dog. Since I work long hours and live in an apartment, what things do I need to consider as I search for my [...]
The Tower of Hope
Each generation has its own “I remember where I was when …” moment. For some it was the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, aptly defined by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “a date which will live in infamy”. In the turbulent 1960’s it could be Neil Armstrong walking on the moon or [...]
Ask Einstein Easter Dangers
Dear Einstein, A new family moved in next door, and I hear they have a cute tabby girl cat named Lily. Barfy, my Dachshund housemate, says she’s got really killer looks. I can’t wait to sneak outside and meet her nose to nose. How should I introduce myself? I know you’ve got quite a reputation [...]
Ask Einstein
Dear Einstein, My human and I watched the movie 2012 last night and it brought back some terrible memories. I was just a kitten living in New Orleans when we had this terrible storm. My family left me and the dog at home alone. The noise was terrible. We spent hours and hours cowered together [...]
Ideas To Start 2012 on a “PAWSITIVE” Note That Keeps Going All Year Long
Most animal lovers feel there is always more they can do to help our furry friends, but sometimes we just don’t know how. Animals groups always need money but if you’re on a budget, financial donations may not be possible. Time is more affordable but many of us find it in short supply, too. Check [...]
