Tim Henderson is a freelance writer who currently resides in Asheville, NC. He holds an M.A. in Communication Studies, spent several years teaching English in Japan and traveling around Asia, and is finishing up a collection of short stories based on his adventures in the Far East. In addition to the views enumerated above on the subject of human-pet relations, he also believes that teaching a dog to shake your hand on command is degrading to both man and beast alike.
Grady is a six-year old West Highland White Terrier. His interests include table scraps, squirrels, and the neighbor's pick-up truck, the comings and goings of which he adamantly insists on notifying everyone within a half-block radius via prolonged baying fits. Grady also enjoys long walks to the lake. Should you encounter him upon the path, and attempt to shake his hand, he will scoff at you and lift his leg.