The best of Dear Abby: Everything about pets

By Caroline Hurley | December 23, 2019 at 12:50 PM

Whether you love cats and dogs, or you’d rather not have any animals in your home, Dear Abby has advice for dealing with both pets and their owners.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

19 Total Updates Since
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM

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December 16, 2018 05:00 AM

Dear Abby: Safety tips to make pets’ holidays happier

By Abigail Van Buren

Be sure you’re doing the right thing with travel, treats and cold temperatures.
November 23, 2017 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Friend’s cat would rather live with me

By Abigail Van Buren

Happy to be done taking care of kids and dogs, woman now is stuck with pet that doesn’t want to go back to owner’s apartment.
June 22, 2017 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Do’s and don’ts of seeing a service dog

By Abigail Van Buren

The dog needs to work without distraction, so avoid petting it, questioning its presence or asking its handler nosy questions.
April 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Guests bring dogs, leave a mess behind

By Abigail Van Buren

Woman’s family includes two pooches who shed like crazy, and her mother is so sick of removing fur that she’s tempted to ban the pets.
March 23, 2017 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Friends are ignoring the loss of our cat

By Abigail Van Buren

Pet owners disturbed that some people in their lives failed to send a card or email about the death of Mandy, a feline they consider akin to a child.
January 08, 2017 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Should we tell hosts their home reeks of cat pee?

By Abigail Van Buren

Offended party guest considers sending an anonymous note alerting the couple to the overpowering urine smell in their otherwise spotless home.
December 14, 2016 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Boozing husband puts cat in danger

By Abigail Van Buren

When his bottle is taken away, alcoholic man retaliates by allowing the kitty out to face the coyotes.
July 16, 2016 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: Hunter’s stories make animal lover cringe

By Abigail Van Buren

Office worker on the verge of crying when a nearby colleague talks about killing snakes and turtles.
March 31, 2016 12:00 AM

Dear Abby: As dog suffers, husband won’t let him go

By Abigail Van Buren

DEAR ABBY: How do I talk to my husband about putting his dog “Sunny” to sleep? My husband is the most loving, caring, generous