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.

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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Apr 5, 20221 min read

National Public Health Week/Animals that work for us

In the event of a national epidemic or a world pandemic, the people who study, communicate, and plan the way we respond to these...

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Apr 4, 20221 min read

R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to your cat

Today is National Respect Your Cat Day! How do you show your cat that you respect them? Here are a few ways to show your beloved cat the...

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Mar 28, 20222 min read

A poem for World Poetry Day

We had 2 cats, and then had 4. Nick looked outside, and found 1 more! That’s it I said, no more I’m through! But one more came, what...

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Mar 21, 20221 min read

Global Recycling Day

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Look on YouTube these days and you will see tons of videos of people building box castles and condos for...

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Mar 18, 20221 min read

Who's that lucky boy? or Girl

Happy St. Patrick’s Day We did a quick search and found all these animal shelters that are running adoption specials today and some...

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Mar 17, 20221 min read

National Plant a Flower Day

Do you know which one of these flowers is not toxic? Flowers are a beautiful way to decorate our yard space and our homes, but did you...

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Mar 12, 20222 min read

International Day of Awesomeness

Awesomeness comes in all shapes, sizes, and ages. I have found an awesome community of cat lovers on Twitter, who support each other in...

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Mar 10, 20221 min read

National Professional Pet Sitters Week

There are so many skills necessary to be a truly professional pet sitter. Some homes have multiple species, and each one need to be...

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Mar 6, 20221 min read

Blood Disorders Month/Hemophilia

I had two brothers with Hemophilia, but I never knew that dogs, cats, and even horses could get it the same way as people. It is a...

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Mar 5, 20221 min read

Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness

Today is dress in blue day for Colon Cancer Awareness. Over 200,000 people are diagnosed with Colon cancer every year. But did you know...

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Mar 4, 20222 min read

World Wildlife Day

We have been hearing about domesticated rabbits being put out to fend for themselves. Unlike cats and dogs who should also never be put...

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Mar 3, 20221 min read

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Freddy Gets a Forever Home By Gwen W Segal Mr. Plumber had a cotton field. On the edge of the cotton field was a little house. In the old...

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Feb 26, 20223 min read

Pistol Patent Day/Gun Violence and Animal Abuse

Of all the things I could have picked to write about, why would I choose pistol patent day? The answer Animal abuse and gun violence are...

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Feb 25, 20222 min read

I Hate Coriander Day

Many of us are not big fans of Coriander or the leafy part Cilantro. But did you know that coriander can be added to your cat, dog, or...

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Feb 24, 20221 min read

National and International Dog Bisuit Day

Easy as Peanut Butter Dog Treats Full of flavor, no added sugars or fat. I made these for Coal, our dog for his Bark Mitzvah. He loved...

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Feb 23, 20221 min read

World Spay Day- Cats

Because of Jim advocates for Spay and Neuter. There are benefits to both sexes and to fur parents. Did you know that a cat in heat can...

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Feb 22, 20221 min read

World Spay Day- Did You Know?

Today is world Spay Day! Because of Jim advocates for Spay and Neuter. There are benefits to both sexes and to fur parents. Did you know...

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Feb 22, 20221 min read

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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Feb 22, 20221 min read

World Spay Day- Rabbits

Today is world Spay Day! Because of Jim advocates for Spay and Neuter. There are benefits to both sexes and to fur parents. Did you know...

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Feb 22, 20221 min read

BECAUSE OF JIM

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Fun Fact/ National Library Week

National Public Health Week/Animals that work for us

R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to your cat

A poem for World Poetry Day

Global Recycling Day

Who's that lucky boy? or Girl

National Plant a Flower Day

International Day of Awesomeness

National Professional Pet Sitters Week

Blood Disorders Month/Hemophilia

Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness

World Wildlife Day

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Pistol Patent Day/Gun Violence and Animal Abuse

I Hate Coriander Day

National and International Dog Bisuit Day

World Spay Day- Cats

World Spay Day- Did You Know?

National Walking the Dog Day -Sweet Potato

World Spay Day- Rabbits

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