Anne Peterson: Tenant seeks relief from noisy neighbor

Read answers to questions about sublet agreements, sneaking a cat into an apartment, and other inquiries about apartment living and renting.

Watch: 'Fattest Cat's' Diet Tracked

Meow, a 40-pound cat in an animal shelter, needs to shed pounds for his health.

More questions on limits related to direct family gifts

Q&A:I followed your recent articles on capital acquisitions tax (CAT) with interest, but I have a few supplementary questions relating to direct family gifts after the group A limit has already been reached.

Porky and Buddy Pet Health: What’s Proper Flea Protection For Dogs, Cats?

I have been buying Frontline Plus for my little dog, Goofy, but now my cat, Sebastian, has fleas too, even though he hardly ever goes out. Can I just the same Frontline Plus for him? It would save me some money, but I don’t want to do anything dangerous. Continue reading →

Softer litter might coax cat into being neater

Q: When my kitty was rescued from a country road she was around 4 to 5 weeks old. She's always used the litter box but never covers her business. She does scratch the litter before going, and afterward scratches around...