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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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BECAUSE OF JIM
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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- Aug 17, 2022
- 2 min
Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day. While we love to call our black cats mini panthers, there is only one breed of cat that was...
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becauseofjim17
- Aug 17, 2022
- 1 min
Black Cat Appreciation Day/Good Luck
Japan Photo Credit: Helena Lopes Black cats are seen as a symbol of good luck, especially for single women. They are credited for...
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becauseofjim17
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
International Left-Handers Day/Male cats are more likely to be Lefties Than Females.
Photo Credits left to right: Yaroslav Shuraev, Pavel Danilyuk, Bethany Ferr Fun Fact: Did you know that your dog or cat can have a...
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becauseofjim17
- Aug 8, 2022
- 1 min
Happy International Cat Day
Fun fact! Cats like names that start with S and end in Y (ee). There is something about the sound of those letters, especially the long E...
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becauseofjim17
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min
Today is National Twins Day/Fun Facts
I asked the question can cats have twins? Well, in the general sense yes, and triplets and sextuplets. You get my drift. But can cats...
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becauseofjim17
- Jul 20, 2022
- 1 min
What Came First the Hotdog or the Wiener Dog?
I'll give you a hint. I wouldn't want to eat one Photo by Dominika Roseclay According to AKC Dachshunds meaning Badger Dogs were around...
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becauseofjim17
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Important Things to Know About Kittens
Kittens can be spayed and neutered when they weigh 2 Lbs. which usually coincides with the 8-week point in their life. Females can go...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
National Hairball Awareness Day
Three common domesticated animals are most affected by hairballs. You may be aware of cats getting hairballs, but did you know that...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 21, 2022
- 1 min
National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day Fun Fact
Photo by L’amourART Bulldogs were the fifth most popular pet dog in the U.S. in 2013, according to the American Kennel Club statistics on...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
Fun Fact- Friendly Genes
Genetics plays a role in friendliness. The friendly genes come from dad, but a friendly mom will most likely raise sociable kittens....
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
We are Siamese if you please. We are Siamese if you don’t, please.
Fun Facts! Siamese cats get their name from their country of origin. Thailand used to be Siam. Do you remember the musical The King and...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Fun Fact/ National Library Week
According to an article on Literary Hub, Egypt, where cats are believed to have been first domesticated, is also where the relationship...
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becauseofjim17
- Mar 19, 2022
- 1 min
GMO Cats
Photo by Willy Arisky from Pexels Fun Fact! As part of a program to research a cure for HIV and Feline FIV. Scientists genetically...
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becauseofjim17
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Famouse cat Lovers
Along with Eartha Kitt, Judith Light, Taylor Swift, and Florence Nightingale can you name the cat lover in this group? Hint if you...
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becauseofjim17
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Albino? Wait What?
Fun Fact: All those pictures are of the same cat. How is it possible that a kitten born all white turned color? Well, the answer is he is...
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becauseofjim17
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
National Walking the Dog Day -Sweet Potato
It's also Bake a Sweet Potato Day and guess what? They are good for your dog! Something dog owners should do every day! It's National...
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becauseofjim17
- Feb 21, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Presidents Day Fun Facts
Though he never lived in the Whitehouse George Washington was an avid dog lover and was responsible for the introduction of the fox hound...
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becauseofjim17
- Feb 10, 2022
- 1 min
Fun Fact-What do you call a group of Kittens
Did you know that a group of kittens is called a Kindle? Do you know what the word is for a group of Cats? A group of cats is called a...
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becauseofjim17
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
National Boy Scouts of America Day
This is a page for pets so why am I doing an article titled National Boy Scouts of America Day? Well, the answer is it’s not black cat...
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