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 In the (Eye) Heart of the Beholder             Have you ever been at the shelter and watched how some folks choose a pet to adopt? “Oh, that one has beautiful markings,” or “That one reminds me of my childhood pet Rover.” The sad truth is that someone or something is going to suffer when we makeRead more

This month I’m exploring some of the weird things cats do that I don’t understand even after years of living with a multitude of cats. If you have cats or have ever lived with cats, you will be able to relate to this. Here are some of my “How come’s.” How come cats will invariablyRead more

My doctor told me that he wants to see me gain at last five pounds before my next visit, so I was a bad girl and bought myself some double-chocolate brownies at Publix this morning. I put one on a plate and set it next to my coffee on my bedstand and went out toRead more

(Dispelling the mindless drivel that black cats are bad luck) 1) You will be given lots of love.  Black (and black/white or tuxedo cats) are just as affectionate and loving as their relatives of any other color.  Actually, black cats are not really black, but very deep hues of other colors like brown, tabby orRead more

Portions adapted from an article by David Zax of the Smithsonian Institute Cats are the most popular pet in the United States. It is estimated that around 90 million of them are slinking around the feet of people in 34% of American households. Ever wonder about your cats’ origins? It’s taken years of research forRead more

I was at a birthday party for a dear friend last night, and the topic of conversation turned to pets.  We were all showing off pictures of our “fur children” on our phones, be they recent or memories from years past.  One woman told us that she has two dogs now, but when they passedRead more

Here are some interesting facts about dogs that you may or may not know. Even small quantities of grapes and raisins can cause renal failure in dogs. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, cooked onions, or anything with caffeine can also be very harmful. Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs. When their pet dog died, the owner would shaveRead more

When I was reminded that my column for the APR Newsletter was due, I had another of my not-uncommon panic attacks. What can I come up with this month that’s informative, educational, and most importantly, new? While contemplating my case of writer’s block, I lamented aloud, “Oh, patron saints of brain-dead writers, please help meRead more

We humans need to spice up our food with various spices and herbs to add flavor and aroma.  Well our dogs appreciate the same amenities even more since their sense of taste and smell are about 10 times that of we humans. Here are some safe and heathy spices and herbs that you can addRead more

*Isaac Newton was the one who invented the “flap door” for cats. *Cats tongues are so rough they don’t have to chew but can lick what remains of meat on the bones. *There are 10 million more cats kept as pets in North America than there are dogs. *If your cat never goes outdoors, youRead more