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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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What You Should Know About Fires and Your Fur Kids
Photo by Gustavo Fring Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. When I lived alone, I enjoyed candles in the bathroom and around the house....
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Jul 15, 20223 min read
The "Time of Year" to Remember Jim
The word ‘Yahrzeit’ is Yiddish and is translated to mean “time of year.” In Judaism, there is a focus on carrying on the memory of those...
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Jul 15, 20221 min read
Twelfth Night Kittens
I got to play with the Twelfth Night kittens today. They are very active when they are allowed out of the cage. They have been living in...
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Jul 12, 20221 min read
We made the news!
Click on the link below to see our online interview. ENC author tells story about raising stray cats during peak of COVID | WNCT
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Jul 12, 20221 min read
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
You know these drugs by names like Diazepam/Valum, Versed, Xanex, and more. These drugs can be very helpful in treating anxiety and fear...
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Jul 11, 20221 min read
National Kitten Day July 10th
Tomorrow is National Kitten Day! You can get a jump on the celebration by searching for kitten videos or visiting a shelter. Last month...
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Jul 9, 20221 min read
World Zoonoses Day
Zoonoses are diseases that originate in animals and can be passed to humans. When a pathogen such as a virus or a bacterium jump from one...
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Jul 6, 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
Who Said You Can't Train Cats
Iris is getting so good at her tricks I don't even need the clicker or treats.
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Jun 28, 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
Happy Gotcha Day to Iris
Iris was the last of Mama Elijah's babies to be adopted. We were ecstatic to send her to a home that had already adopted a kitten from...
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Jun 27, 20221 min read
NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY
Just like Take your Cat to Work Day, taking your dog to work has pros and cons. Companies that allow their employees to bring their fur...
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Jun 23, 20222 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
Celebrating Smudge and Obi's Gotcha Day!
We are so happy to see them in their furever home. They have been big helpers, and we could not be prouder of them. They are all grown...
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Jun 18, 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
Celebrate the Day Andre Became Frankie
One year ago, today Mama Elijah said goodbye to her big baby boy Andre. He was the biggest of the bunch. Andre changed a lot in a year;...
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Jun 6, 20221 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
Today is National Hug Your Cat Day
LOL Not all cats like to be hugged. Some don’t even like to be touched too much, but if you have one that loves to be carried around or...
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Jun 4, 20221 min read
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