Author Archive: Joy of Living
Should Pet Groomers Be Required To Be Licensed?
There is a bill in the California State Legislature, SB 969, that would establish a council to administer a voluntary certification program for pet groomers, bathers and brushers. If passed, this would be the first legislation to specifically govern pet groomers, bathers and brushers. Requirements vary by state regarding the certificates and licenses needed to […]
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Video: Hey, I’m Here!
In this cute video, Jessie the cat is quite persistent in getting her human’s attention.
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Sometimes Cats Are Better than Men!
Party Marty here! Just finished browsing one of those dating web sites. What a chore to go through all of those profiles to find that perfect match. If you are a single woman feeling like finding the right guy just might never happen, let me brighten your day by telling you that cats are far […]
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Know Your Limitations
Sometimes we don’t know how bad a situation is until someone from the outside points it out to us. Such was the case with Christine, one of the pet owners on last night’s Dogs in the City episode. Christine was in her mid-30’s (give or take a few years), going through a divorce and had […]
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Funny Pet Video of the Week: Patriotic Kitties
These cats celebrate the 4th as only cats can!
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Family, Friends, Food, Fireworks and Fun! Can You Spot the Inherent Dangers to Your Pet in These?
The Spirit of Bo, returning to wish you all a safe Fourth of July and to caution you about the inherent dangers of this holiday to your pets: It’s party time, that I know. Food, fun, friends and fireworks abound! You should enjoy the celebration, but you should also be mindful of your pets, as […]
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Teaching Your Dog How To Swim
With the summer heat here to stay for a while, going swimming is a good way to cool off, but make sure your dog knows how to swim before heading to the lake or pool. If you don’t have ready access to a lake, start with a kid’s plastic swimming pool. Fill the pool with […]
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Is Your Dog A Boredom Eater?
Do you ever find yourself eating when bored? I do, and as it turns out, dogs can be boredom eaters too. Case in point is Sophia the Bulldog featured on the latest episode of Dogs in the City. Sophia and her bulldog brother were left at home on average nine hours each day while their […]
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Funny Animal Videos-Walk On the Wild Side (BBC)
I featured some of these the other day, but thought this would be some good Friday fun. Enjoy!
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How Quickly Does the Inside of Your Car Heat Up? Please Don’t Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car!
Party Marty, here with my beef of the day: Why on earth would fools leave a pet in the car in such extreme hot temperatures as we are currently experiencing? It’s crazy! That’s a death sentence for the animal! Let me give you a little rundown of temperatures outside and how they compare to the […]
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