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BECAUSE OF JIM
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Welcome to Because of Jim
Tips, Fun Facts, and More, all about Fur Kids.
From rescuer, foster mom, and companion animal advocate Gwen W Segal. She will share her insights and anecdotes about her life at Wild Serenity.
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Book Signing Schedule January and February 2024
Grifton writer Gwen W Segal, author of Because of Jim: a Story of 17 Rescues in the Height of COVIDÂ and Mostly True Tales from Wild...
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Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Big Hits and Big Bombs for 2023
Last year, I did a post titled Big Hits and Big Bombs, so I thought I would make it a tradition. This year, we added a few cats to our...
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Dec 31, 20233 min read
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https://gofund.me/425efc7f Hello, My name is Gwen W Segal. I am the Author of Because of Jim and Mostly True Tales from Wild Serenity....
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Oct 23, 20230 min read
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I got sucked in! This toy is not as fun as it looks.
There is a new cat toy on the market by Dezi and Roo. They are balls with tales. If you get the sample pack of three, there is a...
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
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Operant Conditioning With Hard Cases/Steps You Can Try for Stress-Free Claw Clipping
There are some things that every cat parent hates to do because it involves a struggle with themselves and their cat. I used to put off...
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May 11, 20234 min read
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Happy Birthday Mama Elijah is Turning 3
We don't know when Mama Elijah was really born and when that happens the vet estimates a date. That is why many people celebrate the...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Big Hits and Big Bombs
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Dec 29, 20223 min read
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You Don't Have to Wait for Christmas/ Every Day is a Good Day to Give
Shelters need more than food year-round.
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Dec 17, 20222 min read
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JJ/ Earl's 2nd Gotch Day Anniversary
We are so happy to celebrate Earl in his happy Furever home. It's been two years. Time flys when you're living the good life. Today we...
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Dec 12, 20221 min read
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Facts about Lymphoma in Dogs
Today is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. Although less than 1% of dogs are diagnosed with lymphoma in the US each year, it...
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Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Tips for a safe and happy Halloween for All
Halloween is just a few days away, and we would be remiss if we didn’t emphasize pet safety and protection during National Animal Safety...
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Oct 28, 20222 min read
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Today is National Pet Obesity Day Important Facts
There are various illnesses associated with pet obesity. According to the Association For Pet Obesity Prevention, If your pet is...
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Oct 12, 20221 min read
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Dogs and cats on the Farm
Today is world farm animal day. When we think of farm animals, we might think of the song the farmer in the Dell. I remember singing that...
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Oct 2, 20222 min read
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Stomach Issues part 1
Dogs and cats get sick just like we do. When it comes to stomach issues the poops say it all. Sometimes it’s just a quick passing bug and...
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Sep 21, 20223 min read
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We think your outside cats will love this
Product endorsement We do not get paid or gifted anything We endorse. All of my recommendations are cat-approved and things we use in our...
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Sep 20, 20221 min read
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What do I need to do to Make Sure My New Baby Fits into the Family
Photo by: Kashmir Georgiev Responsible dog ownership starts before you bring your dog home. Whether you are bringing home a puppy or...
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Sep 17, 20222 min read
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Be a Responsible Pet Owner- Prevent Birth Defects with Good Practices.
Today is National Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day. Cat photo credit The Dodo- Dog Photo Credit CRON.com Puppy Photos credit The Holidog...
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Sep 13, 20223 min read
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Who should get My Money?
September 5th is International Charity Day. There are thousands and thousands of charities all vying for your hard-earned money. And then...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
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The Truth About Having Fur Kids or Any Other kinds of Kids
There are many of us who fancy ourselves, animal lovers. We love to see them on TV, we love to visit our friends and play with their...
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Sep 4, 20224 min read
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