Author Archive: Joy of Living
Funny Pet Video of the Week-Two Dogs Dining
If you haven’t seen this one, it’s pretty funny. Two dogs go to dinner, get their food, but a beverage…….hmm, well, that’s another story. Enjoy!
Watch Video
How to Keep a Cat from Becoming Bored
Party Marty here, still a little worn out from watching that NCAA basketball game last night: So, Kentucky won. Oh, well…what are you going to do? Let’s play! That’s right! Play! As a cat, it sometimes can get boring sitting around all day, waiting for the occasional belly rub or treat. I need more […]
Continue Reading
Beware The Lily
As stunningly beautiful as they are, lilies are a health risk to your cat. Members of the plant genus Lillium, which includes Easter lilies, Tiger lilies, Rubrums, Japanese show lilies, Stargazer lilies, and Daylilies can pose a toxin risk to your cat. When cats chew on the leaves of these plants, they can sustain kidney […]
Continue Reading
Cats and Dogs Working Together To Find Lost Pets
This story was featured on the Animal Planet Show Must Love Cats. Cheeto the cat helps train dogs to help find lost cats. Check out Karma the Pit Bull Detective…..this is a cool story!
Watch VideoLearn to Speak Dog! Know the Signals!
Bolt, guest Yorkie-Poo blogger: When, oh when is my human going to get this??? She should learn to speak “dog.” Whenever she has to reprimand the other dog in the house – never me…I behave very well – she mistakes that dog’s turning its head and walking away for sulking. In actuality, that dog is […]
Continue ReadingDo Your Homework Before Buying From A Breeder
I’m an advocate for adoption vs. buying when it comes to adding a new pet to your home, but for those looking for purebred puppies through a breeder, here are some points to check out: Breeder should breed puppies that are mentally, genetically and physically healthy. They should have paperwork available for you to review […]
Continue ReadingThe Powerful Presence of Cats
Welcome! The Spirit of Bo returns! I hope you all have missed me! I could not help but return for a visit on this beautiful Spring day. Party Marty is napping away and Jessie is probably admiring herself in a mirror somewhere. They left the computer on, so I could not resist. Here are some […]
Continue Reading
What’s Up With the Waving Kitty?
Ever wonder what’s up with the waving cat statues? Check out this video about the legend of Maneki Neko
Watch Video
Take A Chill Pill With Reiki
Does your cat act out when you’re away? If so, he/she might be stressed out and some reiki might help. I wrapped a pet sitting gig today with longtime client Abby the Cat. Abby, like most shy cats, hides when her people are gone. In her case, it’s been even more stressful because the house […]
Continue Reading
Putting a Dog’s Sniffer to the Test! We’ve Struck Oil!
Party Marty back on the scene: Hey! I am one cool and busy cat! Glad to be back on the blogging front today! I just read some intriguing news and had to share. Just when I thought dogs were good for nothing…other than for simply teasing…I heard a story about how some dogs are being […]
Continue Reading