Pet Theory

Jacob Sullum | September 2, 1998

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"Look," I finally said. "I’m very fond of him, but he’s not my grandmother." The vet seemed shocked.

In the end, Miles recovered spontaneously from whatever was ailing him. He turned 10 a few weeks ago.

That’s pretty old for a cat. Maybe I should start saving a tissue sample.