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How Dogs Mourn the Loss of Their Owner

Friday, February 4, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

Dogs do mourn the loss of a loved one. Pets can show signs of mourning in ways that the family does not recognize. Many dogs have a significant attachment to their owners and other family members. They can show anxiety, stress even if there is a short term separation.  Death can be much worse on them. They can sit and wait by the door or at the window everyday in anticipation that their loved one will eventually come home.

Some signs that a dog is mourning after a loved one dies are:

  • A less amount of social interactions.
  • Not interested in playing
  • moping or listlessness
  • Lack of appetite
  • Restlessness at night
  • Weight loss

Here’s a story that was posted by Pet Place.com.

Perhaps, the most famous dog-grieving story of all time is that of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye terrier owned by a Mr. John Gray of Edinburgh, Scotland. Mr. Gray passed away in 1858 and was buried in Greyfriars Churchyard, Bobby was one of the conspicuous mourners. As time went by he never forgot his deceased master. Every day for the next 14 years until his own death in 1872, Bobby spent each night lying on his master’s grave come rain, hail and snow. In honor of Bobby’s devotion, a statue and water fountain was erected to his memory in 1873.

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Find Out The Flavors That Your Cats Love

Thursday, February 3, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

As we know, there is a very large variety of cat food available.  Wet food, dry food, semi moist, beef, chicken and seafood are only some of choices. There are several combinations of seafood alone. These range from shrimp to crab and fish. Fish includes several species, usually salmon, cod, yellow fish, white fish and tuna.  So as a cat owner, how do you choose?  If you read the guarantee analysis on the labels, you’ll notice that even though the ingredients vary between the flavors offered, within one brand, the percentage of proteins and other key elements will be somewhat consistent. So find what what your cat likes best and serve it to her with lots of love!

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Give Your Cat Plenty of Love and Attention

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

Cats are not like dogs in that dogs require attention almost all the time but cats are social creatures that do require your love, affection and time. I mentioned this several times in the past but if you’re never home or working constantly even when you are home —–STOP——Please don’t adopt a cat.  For gosh sake, don’t throw your cat in the basement and leave him there never to socialize with humans!!  They shouldn’t be treated like a piece of furniture and just because they seem to function fine when left alone, they do get lonely and require lots of love and attention like dogs.

When I’m home I always pay attention to my cat Millie. Now that she’s our only cat, we make sure that she always feels like a queen. We always talk to her, brush and pet her, give her treats and snuggle at night. Millie is seventeen now and has always been an independent cat but she does like being with us and even sitting with us as we watch TV at night!

Always pay attention to your furry friends.

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An Unexpected Visitor – Ralph the Raccoon

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

We usually put some food out for two feral cats in our neighborhood. Yesterday as I peered through the sliding doors, I noticed a large gray ball of fur. It wasn’t the feral cats but rather a large racoon. I was concerned to see him during  the daylight hours but realized that because of the recent snowstorm, he was probably displaced and began looking for shelter and food. He found both on our porch. He feasted on the food we left for the cats and drank some water but did not leave. He basked in the afternoon sun and then made his way under the couch and slept.

This morning when I looked out the door, there he was again. If fact, he never left. We believe he found a new home. This is a bit concerning because Raccoons are wild animals. My partner and I are both animal lovers and want to see them safe and thriving. There was no food left and our new tenant was sitting over the empty bowl and then looking up at us. After discussing the situation, we made the decision to put some fresh food in the bowl. Was it the right decision? Probably not but the animal lover in us did not want to hold back food for this peaceful creature. As the snow melts and the weather gets warmer, we hope “Ralph” (we named him) the raccoon will make his way back into the wild and maybe just once in awhile pay us a visit!

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