Author Archive: Joy of Living
Do Vacations Drive Your Cat Crazy?
Cats generally like remaining in familiar surroundings, so it’s preferable to allow them to remain in their normal environment when you’re away. If you’re thinking about hiring a petsitter, make time to show the sitter specifics about feeding (do you stay in feeding area when your cat is eating or do you distribute food and […]
Continue ReadingOwning a Pet: Good for the Heart
Jessie, the famous blogging dog: February is National Heart Health Month! It’s time to raise awareness about heart disease! So much information…so little time. However, I do know one thing! (Well, actually I know many things, but this point is particularly important to note today!) It has been established that people who own pets (and […]
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Take Care of Your Dog’s Teeth & Save a Bundle!
Jessie, the money-conscious dog: Simple math tells you taking care of your pet’s teeth is part of the equation when it comes to good oral health care, vet bills, and other related costs. A typical cleaning of a dog’s teeth can cost $75.00 -$350.00, depending upon the difficulty of the job. The average insurance claim […]
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Malachy Is The Man At Westminster
Wednesday is usually Funny Pet Picture Day, and today I’m featuring a clip of this year’s Best In Show winner at Westminster, Malachy, he makes me laugh
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Cool Cats Know How to Share the Love!
The Spirit of Bo, here to disperse lots of love on this special day designed for just that: LOVE! Wow! Do I miss just being around here, purring in the sunlight, greeting my human Karen at the end of every day, and pestering that annoying dog, Jessie. However, even in spirit, I can spread the […]
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Cats Like the iPad Too (video)
I took this video when I was doing a petsitting visit today with Kooter the Kitty. He’s interacting with a fun app, Jitterbug, developed by Friskies. I opted for the free version in the app store, but there’s a paid version with more critters, etc.
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Show Us a Whole Lot of Loving!
Party Marty here, in the party mood for Valentine’s Day! Ahhh…chocolates, roses, jewelry….geez! What am I thinking….what will I do with that? Cats don’t need those things! Neither do dogs! However, if you love your pet as much as I am loved by my human, then consider spreading a bit of that Valentine Love to […]
Continue Reading5 Ways To Save Money On Pet Expenses
Don’t impulse buy. When shopping for your pet, go to the store with a list and determine ahead of time how much you plan to spend. Be sure to stick to it! Watch for deals. Check the Sunday paper for coupons on treats and food. Discounts are also available online from pet deal sites like […]
Continue ReadingFunny Pet Picture of the Week
In this picture, a little dog sleeps with his little dog toy…. Picture from DailyCute.net
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