What do YOU do when deadlines don’t care about illness…or ice storms….or or or…
Just a whiny post about getting-it-done no matter what! And, some upcoming appearances–hope to see you there!
With the new year starting, and the kiddos heading back to school soon, that conjures up a mixed bag of memories. Have you ever reinvented yourself? Or staged a do-over? What does that “door” mean–a lost opportunity, or does it open into new possibilities? I’m revisiting an older post with some new thoughty-thoughts.
Here’s your musical Merry Christmas wish! Yes, that’s me singing…may all your holidays be bright!
This year, Amazon has delayed nearly every book order I’ve made. That’s incredibly frustrating when “gifting” for the holidays. I see books ordered TODAY not expected to arrive before December 24 at the earliest, eeeek! Order PAW-tographed copies NOW to get ’em in time for the holidays.
When the phone rings, does your cat come running? At our house, until recently we still have a land line with a long cord, in addition to our cell phones. My Karma-Kat tried to bite through the long red spiral cord whenever I’m in a conversation. Some cat lovers report that their kitties become aggressive around the telephone. Here’s what’s going on…
Watch this Ask Amy Youtube video to answer this question!
Mark your calendars for Saturday Feb 8 from 10-2:00. The Denison (Texas) Public Library is hosting the first ever Denison LitCon on February 8th from 10am-2pm. There will be costume contests, voice actors, authors, VR gaming (for ages 13+), caricature art, trading card games, and more. You won’t want to miss it!
After the morning publishing panel, Amy (and others) will have books available to sign. Come on out and ask questions, hang out, learn about publishing, and maybe “adopt” a paw-tographed book!
I’m taking the rest of the week off…and hope you can, too. May you have a marvelous holiday season, no matter how you celebrate. Click the picture (above) or this link for a quick and fun animated holiday greeting — I’m so glad you’re part of my world! Click the link (inside) for a fun dog and cat holiday card.
Now available, large print editions of the September & Shadow Thrillers. You can get these in paperback or hardcover, at a deep discount, from Amy’s store. Or… learn how to get them into your library! Read on…
Read about this new way to protect police K9 teams and drug-sniffing dogs from narcotics. A new product offers safety to our favorite sniffer heroes.
Do your pets drink from toilets? Ew! The behavior comes naturally to dogs and cats. Learn why these toilet lappers indulge!
Summer arrived even earlier than expected this year, with temperatures hitting triple digits by mid-June. There’s still plenty of pet camping season left. Even though camping with pets isn’t for me, I know lots of folks who LOVE it, including my brother and his dog. He takes the dog with them camping, boating, skiing, and pretty much everywhere.
Bringing your furry one along camping (or glamping) is a great bonding experience. But before you pack up and hit the road, look over my DOs and DONTs of camping with your dog or cat.
What to do when camping with a pet
First, decide if your pet will enjoy camping. Not all will enjoy it. My Karma-Kat would HATE camping. He’s a homebody, and enjoys watching birds, bunnies, and squirrels through the window, but freezes when his paws hit the grass. Shadow-Pup’s more adventurous and probably would do better…
When I worked as a veterinary technician many years ago, pet parents ask questions all the time, but rarely to the vet. Folks often acted embarrassed, or waited to telephone from home hours or days after the appointment. Perhaps they felt intimidated by the doctor when they take pets to the back, or feared their questions were foolish. Maybe the busy schedule of the clinic offered little opportunity to ask…
With the latest awful weather and more on the way, it’s time to revisit your pet disaster plan. You do have one, right? Everyone should understand the importance of disaster preparation.
I posted this in June for National Pet Preparedness Month. September is Disaster Preparation Month. And May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Being prepared doesn’t rely on a special date, though. Here’s what you need to know.
When the holidays or business travel rolls around, pet sitters can be a big help when you plan vacations with or without your dog or cat. .Time off from work and a change of routine offers humans much-needed stress relief. But the same is not always true for furry family members. That’s where pet sitters come in. Do you have a pet sitter for your furry wonders? Here’s what you need to know!
Maybe you have a regular dog walker (your kid? a company?) that manages when you can’t walk your dog or go on vacation. Good pet vacation plans depend on the individual pet and your special circumstances. When my mother became ill and then passed away, we need to find a pet boarding place for Shadow-Pup and Karma-Kat to stay. Here’s what to consider whether to take your pets with you, or find a place for them while away.
Would you know what to do if your cat slipped out during a party or pet sitter visit? Statistics show that one in ten cats will go missing. Learn how to be ready for an emergency when every hour counts. If your cat does go missing, learn the details on “How to find a lost cat” from the lost cat expert Kim Freeman.
Here in Texas with heat rolling over the land, flash fires threaten all summer long. I wrote about disaster preparation on the blog recently, and fire hazards and smoke inhalation issues are another issue affecting pets. All across the country, too many folks have already lost homes, property, and even the lives of human and animal loved ones. Here’s what you need to know.
Do you have pet insurance for your cats and dogs? After what we’ve gone through with past pet’s health challenges, it seemed a good time to revisit insurance for pets. If you have an aging cat or a dog that’s a golden oldie, it may be a good idea to look into insurance for pets…
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