Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
National Love Your Pet Day: 15 Ways How Pets Show Love
At my house, I see how pets show love every day. If you wonder, how do I make my cat love me, it’s easy! February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day, but Valentine’s Day comes soon. At my house, pet love happens EVERY day. Whether you love your pet with special attention, treats and toys or lap snuggles, pet love has become a given in our pet-friendly society.
Woof Wednesday: Name That Dog!
Some of y'all know that my debut thriller LOST AND FOUND will be published this fall. Last night I sent back edits to my publisher and now we're working on cover design. It's a challenge because--well--it has to be right! Why do I talk about thriller fiction in a Woof...
Woof Wednesday: Food, Glorious Food & Worry-icity!
PET FOOD RECALL--REDUX Yes, it's happened again and the culprit is salmonella. But it's not home cooking folks or raw feeders, but commercial foods once again. BRAVO to Diamond Foods, the manufacturer/packager of a number of brands, that kicked off a VOLUNTARY RECALL...
Thoughty Thursday: Kittens, Curious Cat Facts & Author Trivia
This week seems to be all about cute kittens and that's due to my WANA friend Ali Dent and her awesome blog. She offered to review my book Complete Kitten Care and then followed up today with an author interview (gulp!). Truly, to me kittens and cats are way more...
Tuesday Trumpet! Cute Kitten Pictures & Review!
Last summer I took an awesome email class from social media maven Kristen Lamb that connected me with some of the most savvy, brilliant, and innovative writers I've ever met, like Ali Dent! Some of us have the good fortune to already have books out, while others are...
Tuesday Trumpet! Music, Cat-astrophe & Thrilling News!
NEWS-ABOUT-KURVES! First off, I've added audio files to the KURVES, THE MUSICAL page (above) so folks can finally hear some of the songs. NEWS-ABOUT-CAT! Seren-kitty had her vet visit yesterday. She's not a youngster any more and I've been worried about her health...
KURVES Pictures
"It fits!"" STAY TUNED FOR AUDIO OF THE SONGS! Learn more HERE
KURVES, the MUSICAL CAST
Local playwrights, co-authors Amy Shojai and Frank Steele, have cast KURVES, THE MUSICAL with eight popular local performers. The original show features twelve catchy original songs with full orchestration, an ensemble cast, and laugh out loud dialogue. KURVES, THE...
Thoughty Thursday: Thanksgiving & Rainbow Pets
Happy Thanksgiving! After a whirlwind trip last weekend to New York and back, I'm grateful to be home safe again. The Cat Writers' Association conference has been good to me, and this year was no exception. While I'm thankful for the business opportunities and awards...
Thoughty Thursday: Feeding Your Soul
I'm a bore. No, really--don't let the sparkle-icity fool you. This lady am-stuck-in-a-rut. I can't remember the last time my husband and I took a vacation together, other than to visit family. We have responsibilities. Two fur-kids that don't do well left alone....








