In "Heavy Petting," renowned pet columnist Rebecca Dube shares 34 inspiring and surprising stories about pets and the people who love them. In her critically-acclaimed opening essay, "My dog taught me how to be a mom," she tells the remarkable tale of how her beagle Lily changed her life. In other chapters, Rebecca answers age-old questions such as why cats and dogs can't get along; explores our fascination with pet cloning; and even uncovers the secrets of real-life pet detectives. "Heavy Petting" also include essential advice for any pet owner, revealing whether the methods of Dog Whisperer...