Author Archive: Joy of Living
Bo Knows Some Great Cat Quotes!
The spirit of Bo, here to deliver some timeless quotes about those amazing creatures in life called cats! It’s my day to blog! Jessie is out getting her nails done or something and Party Marty is still snoozing! Why not have a great Tuesday as we give a big shout out to all the amazing […]
Continue ReadingThe Winter Dog Olympics
Cold weather is closing in and both pets and kids will be inside a lot more. The November/December 2011 issue of The Bark magazine provided some good ideas on “events” you can set up for your dog. One idea that’s easy and fun for you and your dog is gymnastics. A gymnastics event that works […]
Continue ReadingTo All Working Dogs in the Military, I Salute You!
Party Marty here, the cool cat who has come to recognize those who have protected our freedoms on this Veterans Day: While I want to give great thanks to all those human veterans and active military personnel today for their selfless service to our country, I also want to honor the working dogs in the […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Muffin Recipe
As I mentioned in the post a few days ago on the benefits of pumpkin, it’s a great source of fiber and nutrients for us as well as our pets. I found this recipe some time ago in the Hungry Girl Cookbook by Lisa Lillien. She calls these Yum Yum Brownie Muffins. They are really […]
Continue ReadingFunny Pet Picture of the Week
How do you see yourself? Picture from rulingcatsanddogs.com
Continue ReadingWhat if You Should Predecease Your Pet?
The Spirit of Bo, returning to enlighten my readers: Although I have been gone for awhile now, I hope I am never out of mind. Jessie and Marty are doing well with this blog, but sometimes I just have to make an unexpected appearance. Since my passing, I have been busy looking over Jessie, Marty, […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Dog Treat Recipe
Yesterday, I wrote about the health benefits of pumpkin for our pets and us. Below is a dog treat recipe I found online some time back. It’s easy to make and most dogs I’ve given them to love them! Pumpkin Dog Treats 1 15 oz. can pumpkin (be sure it’s pumpkin and not pumpkin pie […]
Continue ReadingThe Great Pumpkin: Nutritional Benefits for Our Pets…And Us!
Halloween brought focus to the pumpkin….ah yes, carving a scary Jack-O-Lantern is a tradition in many households, but did you know pumpkin is a lot more than just something to carve? Pumpkin has many health benefits for our pets, such as: Helping with weight management. Pumpkin has a lot of fiber and not a lot […]
Continue ReadingPets and Seniors! What a Winning Combination!
Jessie, the wise and intellectual canine: I have to say it. Pets are great! We bring so much joy to our owners’ lives. And, of course, they greatly enhance ours…especially when there are treats involved! Pets are also great companions for senior citizens and can really bring increased joy and vitality to their lives. Take […]
Continue ReadingFunny Pet Picture of the Week
It’s that time again, folks. Here’s this week’s find…..a cat that wants to know the secret password before allowing visitors to enter….. Picture from meowcheese.com
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