March 29, 2018 kcgrier

“Crosby’s Hungry Pets”: breakfast with the dog, cat and parrot, around 1907

March 13, 2018 kcgrier

The Michigan Stove Company Pets, Chicago, 1893: “Garland” the fox terrier and “Garland” the Maine coon cat

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 kcgrier

Measuring Dogs: “Why Guess? Be Accurate!” (1944)

January 16, 2018January 15, 2018 kcgrier

Vo Toys Catnip Leaves: “Makes Cats Playful”

December 26, 2017 kcgrier

More About Cats in the 1950s: Felix’s General Store, Seattle, Washington, 1956

November 15, 2017 kcgrier

For “Extra Cat and Kitten Pleasure”: the Early Days of Cat Litter and the Changing Status of Cats after World War II

October 8, 2017 kcgrier

My 100th Post! Reader Feedback Welcomed.

September 7, 2017 kcgrier

A pet portrait promoting Mrs. Temple’s Celebrated Blood Purifier (1898)

August 13, 2017 kcgrier

“Thought I’d send you some cats,” 1907

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 kcgrier

Fleas and Other Itches, Part III: The Comb-A-Flea Atomizer, 1950