Author Archive: Joy of Living
Texas Requiring Licensing For Dog And Cat Breeders
Beginning September 1, Texas dog and cat breeders must be licensed to operate in Texas. In order to be termed a dog or cat breeder, a …
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Funny Pet Picture Of The Week
Summer will be over before we know it…..this dog has the right idea about enjoying it now!
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Cat Got Your Tongue? (And other interesting cat expressions!)
Party Marty, the observer of all things interesting and comical: You know, I find it fascinating how often dogs and cats are used in famous …
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Are You Satisfied With Pet-Friendly Travel Options?
I read an article today from AskYourTargetMarket.com (AYTM) quoting results from a recent survey of 256 pet owners. The results …
Continue ReadingIKEA “Dog Parking”: On the Right Track, But Still Needs Some Work
I read an article written by Allie Walker from PSFK about the IKEA store in Berlin and its new dog parking concept. Only guide dogs are …
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Video: Summertime Is Surfing Time
In this video, Tillman the Surfdog shows how it’s done!
Watch VideoAccidents Happen! Eliminate Pet Odors Naturally
Party Marty, the hip, friendly and oh-so-cool cat who only puts his nose in the air when foul odors abound! You have pets. You have well-trained pets. You may also have pets that, well, have accidents inside on occasion. You have pets…you have smells. It’s a fact of life. We have a few doggie friends […]
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10 Most Dog Friendly Cities
Every year, Dog Fancy Magazine recognizes the US cities that are the most dog friendly based on number of dog parks, dog-related activities, and businesses that allow dogs to visit. Here is the list of most dog-friendly cities for 2012: Bend, Oregon Bozeman, Montana Annapolis, Maryland Seattle, Washington Alexandria, Virginia Bangor, Maine Falmouth, Massachusetts Fargo, […]
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Video: Dachshunds On Treadmill
These days, obesity in pets is becoming as big a problem as it is for humans. As we know, increasing the amount of exercise goes a long way in helping win the battle of the bulge. In this video, three dachshunds take matters into their own paws to stay in shape…..
Watch VideoKeep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife Predators!
The Spirit of Bo, the departed cat not of our earthly existence but still in our midst: There are lots of amazing walking trails in the city in which my human lives. Tons of them. People are out in force walking, running or cycling on them. They are great places to walk dogs, too. However, […]
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