Author Archive: Joy of Living
Second-hand Smoke and Pets
Jessie, the conservative dog with the right attitude: I have to confess. I am not a fan of cigarettes. They smell. They look disgusting. They are hazardous to one’s health…even mine…and I don’t smoke. But if you are pet owner who does smoke, you can be making your dog or cat sick. As the number of […]
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Don’t Assume You’re Not A Cat Person
Today marks the one year anniversary of Bo’s passing, one of the founders of this blog and my beloved feline friend. As many other people say, before I met Bo I’d always fancied myself a “dog person”, didn’t hate cats, just didn’t really give them much thought. Once I met Bo, though, all of that […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: Pampered Pets On A Budget
Pampered Pets On A Budget: Caring For Your Pet Without Losing Your Tail was written by Jeffrey Barnes, a pet vet expert and Kristen Levine, an expert in the field of pet lifestyle. This book is a quick read at 74 pages, but contains a lot of good information for pet owners. Topics covered include: […]
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Simon’s Cat Video: “Snow Business”
It’s cat vs. bird in this snowball fight of epic proportion. Enjoy!
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Try “doga” for stress relief!
Party Marty, the fit cat, not the fat cat: Hey, there, yoga enthusiasts and dog lovers! Ever hear of doga? It’s yoga done with your dog! I know…cracked me up, too! Seeing Jessie in a “downward dog” pose is quite the sight! However, my sources tell me that practicing yoga with your dog is really […]
Continue ReadingFunny Pet Picture of the Week
I thought this was a good one for the first of the new year…enjoy! Picture from icanhascheezburger.com
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Enjoy the Outdoors with Your Dog in Cold Weather! Just be aware of potential frostbite!
Jessie, the dog who much prefers the warmer, indoor weather in the cold winter months: Does your dog love to romp and play outdoors even when the temps are frigid? That’s great, as long as he is not out there for too long! A little bit of exercise every day is good, and no dog […]
Continue ReadingRemembering Friends
I wanted to take this opportunity to remember friends that passed away in 2011. All of them were unique personalities that I will remember always. Dillon, termed one of the “Fur Boys” was an easy going guy that liked all people and most dogs. He liked his treats, loved to snuggle, and as you see […]
Continue ReadingAway For A Bit
Posting has been a bit sporadic the last few days due to the unexpected passing of my mother on the 23rd. I appreciate the readers that continue to check in with us and hope to see much more of you in the coming year. We’ll be taking a few days off, resuming posts here on […]
Continue ReadingA Special Holiday Poem for Rescue Dogs
The Spirit of Bo returns to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season and a bright and shining New Year! Here is a poem he would like to share in honor of all rescue dogs, as obtained from fortheloveofthedogblog.com, author unknown. There are so many loving and adorable dogs out there that would […]
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