Author Archive: Joy of Living
New Show: Dogs in the City
You may’ve seen the ads for the new CBS show, Dogs in the City, which airs on Wednesdays, 7-8p Central Time. I taped the episode and watched it today. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I will say I liked “dog guru” Justin Silver’s approach to helping dog owners with various problems they were […]
Continue ReadingPlease Don’t Touch a Cat There!
Party Marty here to dish on the tip of the day. Love cats? They will love you right back if you pet them correctly. The main rule of thumb is to let them sniff your hand first and then gently rub the palm of your hand down their back from the top of their head […]
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Hug Your Cat Day
Yes it is Hug Your Cat Day! Here are some ways to show your cat a little extra love: Let him sleep on the bed Open the blinds a little further so he can see more of the outside world Treats, treats and did I mention……treats! Some one-on-one play time Marty mentioned this one……lock the […]
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
In this week’s video, a mini dachshund has fun playing with the dog in the mirror….enjoy!
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6 Dog-Friendly Vacation Destinations
Vacation season is officially here! If you’d like to plan a vacation that will be fun for you and your dog, check out these options: Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley has more than 2 miles of paved trails with lots of great scenic opportunities. Washington D.C. The National Mall, Rock Creek Park and Mount Vernon […]
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We Salute You, Working Military Dogs! Thank You and God Bless!
Jessie, bowing in respect to all military dogs, past, present and yet to serve, who fearlessly fight alongside our soldiers, offering protection, comfort and friendship while doing so unselfishly. We salute the military dogs today! Thank you for serving our country! The following poem, author unknown, was found on dogster.com today. I believe it is […]
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Is Your Cat Tongue Tied?
Simon’s cat is at it again! In this latest video, he encounters a frog in the garden and things get quite interesting. Enjoy!
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Just a Little Friday Funny from Party Marty!
Party Marty, here to tell a joke at yet another dog’s expense. Hey! It’s what he does best! (At least when he is not cat napping, which happens to be, oh, most of the day!) It’s Friday, folks, and we all need a good laugh! We get to enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend, which hopefully […]
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Aging and Our Pets: Do Feelings About Pets Change?
Last week, I read an article discussing the fact that baby boomers are changing their views on their pets as both age. Although much has been written about the benefits of pet ownership for senior citizens, there are some disadvantages too. Many senior citizens are on a very limited income, living in smaller homes and […]
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