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N&D 7.30.25 // The Great Indoors
While often associated with images of dogs panting in the heat, the term “dog days of summer” actually originates from ancient astronomy, specifically the...
Best Family Members
In honor of the so-called “dog days of summer,” read about the best creature-related events happening in North Texas in Creatures of the Night...
From the Pink Elephant Parties of the Past to Current Cappy...
For the cover of this, the third annual Creature Comforts special issue, we hope you enjoy the artistic take on a 1955 image of Jayne...
Saving Turtle Island
At a Fort Worth pond, I seek turtles. Red-eared sliders and flat gray pancakes of spiny softshells plop into the water when I’m too...
Creatures of the Night & Day
In honor of the so-called “dog days of summer” and National Dog Month in August, this week’s paper is dedicated to animals of all kinds....
The Herd
Like every other kid raised in Fort Worth, I’ve seen The Herd a handful of times over the years. And like many other Fort...
Creature Comforts 2023
Sad story: I never had a pet growing up. I badly wanted one, a big, fluffy German Shepherd to be exact, but since my...
Best Of … Zoo Animals!
If you’ve ever wondered if wild animals have personalities, be assured that they do. Having spent many hours observing and photographing them, here are...
Crosstown Sounds 7.31 // Creature Feature: It’s All in a Name
Yes, I am the animal-loving nut in our office who loves a play on words and a great pun. Am I the wildest person...
Keep Pets Cool & Safe During Texas Heat Wave
Unlike us, cats and dogs only sweat through their paws, so it’s easy for them to overheat. Don’t forget to create a disaster preparedness...
