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Wait I Can't Swim
When we learn how to swim one of the first things we learn is to dog paddle, but did you know that there are dogs who can’t dog paddle....
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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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becauseofjim17
- May 20, 2022
- 3 min
National Rescue Dog Day
There are many types of rescue organizations, and not all of them are well funded and well connected. But one thing they all have in...
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becauseofjim17
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
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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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
- May 4, 2022
- 1 min
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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becauseofjim17
- May 3, 2022
- 2 min
World Asthma Awareness Day
On World Asthma Day we need to know what asthma looks like in our cats. Recently our foster cat had a coughing fit. It sounded like she...
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becauseofjim17
- May 1, 2022
- 2 min
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
This month is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside it is important to...
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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 28, 2022
- 1 min
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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becauseofjim17
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
International Guide Dog Day
Professionally trained guide dogs start their training as soon as they have been weened. The initial training can take 10-12 months. In...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 24, 2022
- 1 min
The Velveteen Rabbit, My favorite Children's Book
This year is the 100th Anniversary of my favorite children's book. It is a story with a timeless theme that makes it relevant even today....
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
Lost Dog Awareness Day
How to keep your dog from getting lost Some of these tips may sound obvious but it never hurts to hear something twice. 1. Make...
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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 16, 2022
- 1 min
The Big Announcement is Here!
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
What does stress look like and what causes stress.
National stress awareness month. We all get stressed sometimes, and even happy things can be a source of stress. So, what about our fur...
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becauseofjim17
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
How to Burrito your cat, and why!
National Burrito Day Burrito= little donkey (pack animal) When we wrap our babies up tight, we call it swaddling but you could also say...
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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
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
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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