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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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