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Saying Goodbye to a Pet
How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye to a pet? How do you know if your family pet is ready to die? Can you ever really know? And, most importantly, how do you bring yourself to make the decision that the time has come to let them go? This last question, more than any other, will cause any owner to hold back from putting their pet down. When our pet is suffering from an illness, our first impulse is to do whatever we can to help. Thankfully, advances in modern medicine mean that there are many treatments available that can assist or completely rid pets of their…
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Harry Potter and the Love of Re:Reading
Appreciating used copies of a favourite book series with tips for defeating the Dark Lord By Leah Morrison Getting kids of all ages to love reading can be difficult in this age of distractions. But Christopher Sheedy, owner of Re:Reading (548 Danforth Ave.) knows how to connect with every one of them. In his shop, not only will you find a well-stocked children’s section (practically unheard of in used bookstores) but also a young and helpful staff who are incredibly knowledgeable about books for kids and young adults. Sheedy himself does what he can to encourage reading among children.
