Author Archive: Joy of Living
Funny Pet Video of the Week
Check this dog and cat wrestling match out! Who would you declare as the winner?
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You Can Get So Much Inspiration from Your Pet!
The Spirit of Bo, here to pontificate from the afterlife, where I have observed and learned so much: Need a little motivation and inspiration? Look no further than your pet! That dog, cat or any other domestic animal that may reside in your home. These loving creatures can really teach us a lot of valuable […]
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Live-Dog Surgeries Discontinued At MU Vet School
An article in today’s KC Star reported the discontinuance of live-dog surgeries and euthanasia. At first I considered that good news, then I read on. Yes, those practices will stop due to the “sensitivity’ of people to these practices on dogs. In lieu of that, however, the surgeries and euthanizations will be done on pigs. […]
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When Is The Right Time?
I’ve followed Wendy Diamond, pet advocate and author, for quite some time. Last week, her beloved dog Lucky passed away. Wendy and Lucky were the very closest of friends, they went everywhere together. After a pet passes away, the question hangs on, will it ever be right to adopt another? Wendy has been dealing with […]
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Removing a Tick from Your Pet
Party Marty here with some tips on how to safely and efficiently remove a tick from your pet’s skin. Nasty little pests, they are! It is important to remove a tick quickly, but do not rush the procedure as you could do more harm than good. Upon removing a tick (with tweezers or a pet-approved […]
Continue ReadingIs Your Dog Your Best Friend?
A recent survey conducted by American Pulse of 4000 US dog owners uncovered some very interesting facts. Of those polled, 66.8% felt their dog was smarter than some people they knew. Although not all thought of their dog as their best friend, 87.7% of participants considered their dog a member of the family. The majority […]
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Pet Video of the Week
Usually I post a funny video on Wednesdays, but I saw this one and couldn’t resist. It’s about Ricochet, the surf dog who is extraordinary. Originally, she was training to be a service dog, but circumstances caused a change in direction for her. She’s a service dog, but in an entirely different way than originally […]
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Pets Can Still Be Styling Despite the Heat!
Jessie, the dog who prefers shade to sun, with a few tips for your pet on these hot spring-into-summer days: It’s hot outside, right? And it’s probably only going to get hotter. Now while I do prefer my indoor environment, my air conditioning and the fact that Marty the cat (my humble servant!) may occasionally […]
Continue ReadingSave A Life Today
After my beloved tabby boy Bo died January of last year I didn’t know if or when I would adopt another cat. I adored Bo, and the bond we shared was so special I didn’t think there would even be a remote chance of another cat coming into my life. As luck would have it, […]
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Video: Somebody That I Used to Know, the pet version
I love the Gotye song, Somebody That I Used To Know, and evidently I’m not the only one. In this video, a dog and cat do their ‘interpretation” of the song. Enjoy!
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