Pets, no matter how big or small, are precious. They bring companionship, protection and fun to our lives. But, vet visits and obedience issues can be a pain in the neck sometimes.

Share what nobody told you about being a pet owner with us in 100 words or less.

Submissions can be sent to York Daily Record/ Sunday News, c/o Erin McCracken, 1891 Loucks Road, York PA 17408; or e-mailed to emccracken@ydr.com.

Include your name, your pets' names, ages, where you live, a daytime phone number and a photo of you an your pet.

Deadline is July 18.