Homer's Odyssey

Celebrating and exploring the human-pet connection.

by Gwen Cooper

An Update on Homer's Health

Because of a schedule change on the part of the ultrastenographer, Homer's ultrasound test and X-rays were pushed up to this past Friday. Homer's doctor was out of the office until Sunday, so in the meantime I got the results and discussed options with the ultrastenographer. And I'm not ashamed to say that this was probably the worst weekend of my life. (Don't worry, though--t Read More

A Canticle for Vashowitz

Coping with the illness and loss of a beloved pet. Read More

When You Help Animals, You Help Humans

A string of devastating tornadoes swept the South on Wednesday, killing hundreds. Tuscaloosa, Alabama was one of the hardest-hit areas.

You undoubtedly have read, or will read, about the unimaginable human tragedy wrought by the storm. I have already made a donation to the Red Cross, and encourage anybody reading this to do so as well. Read More

I Am the One and Only

Sixteen years ago I adopted a cat who appeared to hate everybody. But appearances can be deceiving. Read More

Why Do We Love Our Pets?

I left town for a business trip last week, and life is always more complicated during those few days before travel. Outfits have to be planned, cleaned, and packed. Newspaper service had to be stopped and arrangements made to have mail picked up. Editors and colleagues had to be notified of my absence, deadline extensions (in a few cases) have to be asked for. Read More

Gwen Cooper is a novelist and author of the memoir Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat.

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