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.

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

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

American Artist Appreciation Month Series/A Bit About Gwen

I received my BS in Theatre Arts Education. I wanted to get my masters in directing. I learned that more than performing, I loved taking...

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Aug 25, 20222 min read

Interview with Animal Artist Krystle Cole/American Artist Appreciation Month Series

One of the positive things about social media is that you can find interesting people and things that you may never have a chance to...

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Aug 15, 20225 min read

You Can Never Spoil Your Dog Too Much/Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day

Ok, you can spoil your dog too much. But you really have to work at it to do it. Too many treats can cause health issues, but one or two...

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Aug 10, 20221 min read

Comic book and Cosplay artist Brian Wingrove/ American Artist Appreciation Month Series

This week’s artist is Brian Wingrove. His talent is incredible and his dedication to his art is unmatched. I met Brian in a costume...

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Aug 8, 20223 min read

This Problem Has a Simple Solution

Only two years ago we saw news stories of animal shelters emptying out because people were home and lonely and why not have a dog or a...

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Jul 17, 20222 min read

Pet Remembrance Day

A recent scare with a cat that we rescued as a kitten and found a home for, stirred up some feelings that I thought were resolved. Today...

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Jul 5, 20221 min read

National Insurance Awareness Day/Is Pet Insurance Worth the Money?

Twenty-two years ago, when we brought home our first set of kittens, there were only 2 or 3 different insurance companies that offered...

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Jun 28, 20221 min read

World Day of Music How Does Music Affect Our Fur Kids

The more we learn and study animals the more we want to know. Science and animal medicine have come a long way, especially in the 21st...

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Jun 21, 20222 min read

World Refugee Day and Take your Cat to Work Day

There are hundreds of thousands of animal refugees in the world right now. Not all of them are from war-torn regions. Some of them have...

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Jun 20, 20221 min read

Physiotherapy Month/Holistic Healing For Your Fur Kid

In today’s world more and more people are looking at their companion animals much differently than our parents and grandparents did. Even...

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Jun 15, 20223 min read

International Bath Day- Does My Cat Need A Bath?

How often should you give a cat a bath? Well, the answer depends on a couple of factors. In general, cats don’t need baths. What they do...

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Jun 14, 20222 min read

Fur Kid or Just a Pet

Today begins Pet Appreciation Week. We are also at the beginning of hurricane season. Make sure that you are prepared for any...

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Jun 5, 20222 min read

My baby's not a baby anymore

In yesterday's article, we said that female kittens can get pregnant by 5 months old. The time it takes a kitten to go from infancy to...

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May 19, 20222 min read

Another interactive toy

Recently we brought one of our fosters back to be fostered again for a little while so that her daddy can move and get their new place...

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May 4, 20221 min read

National Kids and Pets Day

Most children love the idea of having a pet, but they may lack the understanding of what it means to bring another living being home....

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Apr 28, 20221 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

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

A, B, or C What Type do You Want

Cats can be categorized in different ways. Jaxson Galaxy categorizes cats based on where and how they like to hang out. His three are...

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Feb 13, 20222 min read

BECAUSE OF JIM

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Big Hits and Big Bombs for 2023

Dogs and cats on the Farm

American Artist Appreciation Month Series/A Bit About Gwen

Interview with Animal Artist Krystle Cole/American Artist Appreciation Month Series

You Can Never Spoil Your Dog Too Much/Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day

Comic book and Cosplay artist Brian Wingrove/ American Artist Appreciation Month Series

This Problem Has a Simple Solution

Pet Remembrance Day

National Insurance Awareness Day/Is Pet Insurance Worth the Money?

World Day of Music How Does Music Affect Our Fur Kids

World Refugee Day and Take your Cat to Work Day

Physiotherapy Month/Holistic Healing For Your Fur Kid

International Bath Day- Does My Cat Need A Bath?

Fur Kid or Just a Pet

My baby's not a baby anymore

Another interactive toy

National Kids and Pets Day

Pistol Patent Day/Gun Violence and Animal Abuse

World Spay Day- Did You Know?

A, B, or C What Type do You Want

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