caylee weintraub

EDITOR’S NOTE

“The question is not can they reason? or can they feel? but can they suffer?”
Jeremy Bentham

For centuries, writers and philosophers have observed the particular bond that exists between human and animal. The writers in this special issue on pets pick up this tradition and add their own observations to the long line of writing that honors animals. These writers explore a pet’s end-of-life, a pet’s support during difficult times, and the humor of pets. We invite you to cuddle up with these pieces and share in their sorrow and delight.