a friday miscellany

If it's Friday, that means it's time for the ever-amazing Link Dump over at Strange Company.  There's always a few choice and curious links about pets in history there, and this week's no exception.  Be sure to look for Toby the million-dollar poodle; the unfortunate mad dogs of London; and a 19th-c consideration of animal welfare.  (Last week's link dump included the Rabbit of Doom, Buzzer the Cat, and an ancient dog pound.)  If you're a fan of the little dark curiosities of times past, you'll have fun over at StrangeCo.