No matter how much I play the cigar-smoking tough guy, an adorable family pet forces me to reveal my mellow side. The pet is Matilda, my American bulldog – a big, sturdy, brave, loyal, loving, wrinkly, slobbery dog who began life in the most wretched circumstances, abused and starving in a Texas puppy mill. She got her second chance through the heroic efforts of the Las Vegas Wrinkle Rescue, and I can't say enough about them. Continue reading »

"Ooooo, honey, this puppy is so cute! And that kitty! Isn't that the sweetest thing you ever saw?" Get a grip, people. Sure, those rescued cats and dogs need all the help they can get. But before you give your heart to the first Rover to thump his tail at you, take some advice from some folks who know something about adopting—and caring for—a pet in and around Las Vegas. Here's a roundup. Continue reading »