Author Archive: Joy of Living
Ever Hear of a Sugar Glider? Party Marty Briefs Us on this Exotic Pet!
Party Marty here, the cool cat that is always in the know! Hey! While dogs and cats make great pets, there are some pretty exotic ones out there, as well, and I want to highlight a very cute bug-a-poo I saw on display at the mall the other day! Unbelievable! Ever hear of a sugar […]
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
It seems big cats aren’t so very different from our domesticated kitties. In this video we see the answer to “Do Big Cats Like Catnip?”
Watch VideoA Dog’s Last Will & Testament
Jessie, the sensitive dog with a heart of compassion: I saw this on Facebook the other day and it really touched me. While I do not know to whom to attribute this outstanding sentiment, I wanted to share it with our faithful readers. May it inspire you! Before humans die, they write their Last Will […]
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A Healthy Snack You Can Share With Your Dog
Kale is a great green leafy vegetable chock full of nutrients for us and our dogs. Even if you aren’t a big fan of kale in salad, here is a crunchy salty chip recipe that may just change your mind about it. Kale Chips Ingredients: Kale, Olive Oil, Salt Directions: Wash and thoroughly dry the […]
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Video: Simon’s Cat-Window Pain
Simon’s Cat decides to help him clean the windows……kind of!
Watch VideoWhen Your Dog’s Breath Can Clear a Room…
Party Marty on the scene, with oh-so-kissable breath! Hey! Word on the street is a few dogs in the ‘hood have been killing folks…with their stinky breath. We won’t put out any names, but we’ve mentioned a couple of them in our blog posts before. One of them can clear a room as soon as […]
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Thankful Thursday: What Are You Thankful For Today?
For the next few months, many in the pet blogging community will be blogging every Thursday about what they’re thankful for….here are a few of my thoughts. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be doing something I really enjoy, writing about and caring for pets. It wasn’t until I hit my forties that I knew […]
Continue ReadingLennox: The Sadness That Is BSL
Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has claimed the life of another, Lennox, a pit bull type dog in Belfast Ireland. Lennox was seized two years ago from a home that loved and cared for him because he looked like a pit bull dog. The laws in the area prohibited pit bulls, and because Lennox had that […]
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Obesity in Pets: A Weighty Topic of Discussion!
Jessie, the dog who always looks her best no matter what the hour of day or occasion: It’s no surprise that Americans are getting bigger. Obesity is running high these days, which is kind of funny, because if something is running, shouldn’t it be skinny? At any rate, obesity is not just reserved for humans. […]
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Chicken Dog Treats
I was talking with a friend this morning and she mentioned she had a lot of chicken she needed to use. I told her one way to use it was to make dog treats. Here’s a treat recipe with only four ingredients, you’ll also need a blender or food processor and a food dehydrator. Ingredients: […]
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