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Funny Pet Video of the Week
I always thought cats weren’t fans of water, but as you’ll see in this video, there are some cats that really love it, and some that……well, you’ll see. :)
The Powerful Presence of Cats
Welcome! The Spirit of Bo returns! I hope you all have missed me! I could not help but return for a visit on this beautiful Spring day. Party Marty is napping away and Jessie is probably admiring herself in a mirror somewhere. They left the computer on, so I could not resist. Here are some more of my amazing cat trivia tid bits, courtesy of catsinfo.com. These words will make you appreciate cats even more! Enjoy!
“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life – music and cats.”
- Albert Schweitzer
“There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat.”
- Tay Hohoff
“Cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow. “
- Jeff Valdez
“Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.”
- Jim Davis
“There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.”
- Dan Greenberg
“Beware of people who dislike cats.”
- Irish Proverb
“You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats.”
- Colonial American Proverb
“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.”
- Hippolyte Taine
“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”
- Unknown
“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
- Unknown
” How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.”
- Robert A. Heinlein
“People who hate cats, will come back as mice in their next life.”
- Faith Resnick
What’s Up With the Waving Kitty?
Ever wonder what’s up with the waving cat statues? Check out this video about the legend of Maneki Neko
Take A Chill Pill With Reiki
Does your cat act out when you’re away? If so, he/she might be stressed out and some reiki might help.
I wrapped a pet sitting gig today with longtime client Abby the Cat. Abby, like most shy cats, hides when her people are gone. In her case, it’s been even more stressful because the house she lives in is for sale, so in addition to me, the pet sitter, there have been many other people Abby doesn’t know going in and out of her house.
When I visited, I could tell she was ok, she’d eaten food, had some water to drink but she didn’t make an appearance. I decided to send her some reiki to help ease her anxiety. I did this at the end of yesterday’s visit.
Today, when I arrived there was Abby, sitting in her usual spot watching me as I went about my chores. She didn’t run away or go into hiding, just sat there relaxed, observing.
It felt good to know the reiki helped relieve her stress. One of the perks of my job, seeing that I can make just a little difference.
Pets and the Elderly Make A Winning Team
Dogs provide great benefits for seniors. Here are some ways in which pets provide health benefits to the elderly:
- Reduce blood pressure
- Reduce cholesterol levels
- Enhance social activities. (Grandpa can go to the dog park and pick up some cute Grandma!)
- Ease the pain when a loved one dies
- Provide affection and unconditional love
- Encourage increased activity in seniors
- Decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness
When deciding what type of breed to get for an older person, take into consideration where he or she lives, his or her physical condition, strength, and health status and compare this to the temperament of the dog. The person needs to be able to handle the dog well. Among some good choices of breeds for seniors include Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Llasa Apso, Maltese, Miniature Poodle, Pug, and Shih Tzu.
Tama: The Cat That Helped Turn A Town Around
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
Simon’s Cat is at it again…….check him out in the latest “Shelf Life”
Is Your Pet Into Working Out?
Pets require a regular fitness regimen to keep them on the road to good health, so make an appointment with your pet’s health.
Experts tend to agree that 30 minutes a day, four times a week, is enough exercise for a dog. However, just like it is for humans, a daily workout would be better. For cats, experts suggest 15 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy. However, two 15 minute sessions for indoor cats are optimal.
Some ideas for the dog set include playing fetch with your pooch. Go for a long walk or jog. Play a wild game of chase. If your dog is a water-lover, go for a swim! Have fun! Whatever game you can drum up that will get your dog’s heart pounding is great!
Cats tend to engage in social play, such as romping, wrestling, and chasing. Or, they get into object play, such as stalking, pouncing, or chasing an object around the house. When it comes to exercising your cat, focus on the object play.
Some objects that make great fitness props include feather toys, furry toy mice, toy balls on slick floors, catnip toys, or even laser toys. (Just make sure not to beam the laser into the cat’s eyes!)
Are there some great benefits to all of this? Pets who experience regular exercise tend to act out less frequently. They will gain social skills through the constant interaction with you. You will bond with your pet. Above all, the health of your pet will be improved and he/she can most likely live a longer, healthier, and happier life!
Cats: We Never Cease to Amaze!
The Spirit of Bo, come to enlighten his fans! Hi! Long time, no blog! You would be surprised as t to how much you can accomplish in the afterlife, with all of this time on your hands. However, I do return on occasion simply to haunt that dog in the house, Jessie. I am still up to my old tricks in that regard!
Since it is Friday and your brain is probably tapped out for the week, I will spew forth a few fun an interesting trivia/facts for you about the most amazing animal in the world: the cat!
**The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”
**While dogs can only make about 10 sounds, cats can generate up to 100 different sounds! Rock it!
**A cat’s brain is far more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s brain. Humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions. Yeah, we feel ya, baby!
**As Hebrew legend has it, when Noah prayed to God to help protect all of the food he had stored on the ark from being consumed by rats, God’s reply was simple, yet highly effective: he made the lion sneeze and out popped a cat!
**Sources say that about 1/3 of all cat owners think their pets can read their minds. If you only knew….
Thanks to randomhistory.com for this explosive information!
What If They Had Opposable Thumbs Day?
One thing that sets us apart from our pets is that we have opposable thumbs and they don’t, but what if……….
Today is the day to ponder the question, What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs?
Here are some things they might do:
- Give You a Thumbs Up: If your pet had thumbs, he would be giving you a thumbs up!
- Vacuum While You’re Out: I’ve often asked Jessie and Marty to do this..Maybe he or she will vacuum while you’re out! Only fair considering much of the mess is probably the result of shedding.
- Text Their Pals: If pets ever do have thumbs, you should make sure their text messaging plan is unlimited.
- Hog the Remote: You probably never realized that the only reason your pet likes to watch the same shows as you is because he can’t change the channels without thumbs. If your pet gets thumbs, there will be a power struggle for control of the remote, for sure.
- Surf the Internet: Want to spend some quality time with your pet? Too bad! Now that she has thumbs, nights will be spent surfing the Internet.
- Open the Refrigerator: I have no doubt at all this would be a go!
Think about it, what would YOUR pet do if he or she had opposable thumbs?
Some ideas for this post from prnewswire.com
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