UNITED STATES—The rambunctious, unpredictable Lupe and the obedient people magnet Deville make quite an odd couple. One is a pit bull lab and the other a Chihuahua terrier. Both are loving in the unconditional way of dogs. There is one discovery that made me happy in a world where the prescription of so many foods for a healthy dog nutrition, whereas these critters once served the function of garbage disposal in many a farmhouse.

The great discovery was that peanuts could be safely consumed by dogs. The fact is I like to consume peanuts as well. And I’ve come to rue the day when I introduced Lupe to them. The moment she hears me munching on them, she moseys into the kitchen and stares at me with those so-human puppy dog eyes. Then, I am seized by the urge to withdraw to a tiny room and ke

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