Prologue

When a pet dies, to what degree can it be replaced by another? And to what degree can pets replace people in our lives? David Sedaris tells this story of cats and dogs and other animals.

Mike Birbiglia has this story about a time his good guy-ness was called into question.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia, his wife, and his cat take a trip together and meet some parasitic zombie mice.

Ryan Knighton tells a story about trying to get his daughter to understand his blindness.

The story of a father who relies on the help of his neighbors in order to take his baby daughter out on a walk.