Amy Shojai's Blog, page 41
August 5, 2021
You. Are. Enough! How to Deal With Criticism
You. Are. Enough! How to Deal With Criticism
I’m feeling philosophical today, all about how to deal with criticism. Everybody needs some strokes. The creative mind of authors, actors, musicians, and artists takes criticism so personally, a single sneer can quash the muse. I’m an author, actor, musician … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 30, 2021
Adopting “Other-Abled” and Less Adoptable Pets
Adopting “Other-Abled” and Less Adoptable Pets
PetFinder.com provides resources for Less-Adoptable-Pets. The organization encourages shelters and rescues to create special week-long events devoted to giving overlooked pets like those with disabilities a better chance at finding homes. I wrote this post many years ago but now … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 29, 2021
Scared Cat? Teaching Shrinking Violet Shy Cats
Scared Cat? Teaching Shrinking Violet Shy Cats
Working with fearful and scared cats can be a challenge. Does Sheba hiss at strangers? Does Tom dive under the bed when the doorbell rings? Do your kitties attack other pets (or humans)? What can you do to stop bad … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 28, 2021
Furry Prescription: Health Benefits of Pets
Furry Prescription: Health Benefits of Pets
Anyone who has ever lived with a cat or dog knows they increase our happiness quotient. But did you know that they actually improve our health? Multiple studies have proven what pet lovers intuitively have known forever. Pets are good … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 21, 2021
Sick Kitty: What to Do When Pets Won’t Eat
Sick Kitty: What to Do When Pets Won’t Eat
Ever wonder why cats won’t eat, or why your dog snubs the bowl? All pets lose their appetite once in a while. It’s normal if pets won’t eat for a meal or two. Some pets are just picky by nature, … Continue reading →
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July 20, 2021
Karma’s Ear Boo-Boo: Aural Hematoma Cat Care & What to Do
Karma’s Ear Boo-Boo: Aural Hematoma Cat Care & What to Do
Today, Karma-Kat visited the veterinarian for his annual wellness check. He’d lost a little over a pound (yay!), and the doctor said Karma looked like a two- or three-year-old kitty rather than a mature eight-year-old man-kat. We celebrated a great … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 14, 2021
Ghost Cats, Ghost Dogs, and Visitations From Beyond
Ghost Cats, Ghost Dogs, and Visitations From Beyond
Has a ghost dog or ghost cat visited you? They have blessed me that way more than once, but never when I wish for it and always unexpectedly. Far from scary, the visitation from beyond brought me great comfort. I … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
Pets Car Ride Safe Travel with Pet Safety Harnesses
Pets Car Ride Safe Travel with Pet Safety Harnesses
Pets car ride safe travel provides vital protection for dogs and cats. This post, originally written several years ago, needed an update about pet car ride safety. With Magical-Dawg, we used a pet gate to keep him safely in the … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 13, 2021
Puppy Proofing Tips: How to Keep Puppies Safe
Puppy Proofing Tips: How to Keep Puppies Safe
Last summer, about the same time as Bravo’s cancer diagnosis, a stray puppy showed up. Shadow answered prayers we didn’t know we made. Sometimes God answers prayers in advance. So we once again needed to puppy proof the house. When we … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
July 9, 2021
Why Do Cats Hate Vacations? Does My Cat Hate Me for Leaving?
Why Do Cats Hate Vacations? Does My Cat Hate Me for Leaving?
You’ve had the most wonderful vacation ever, and can’t wait to get home to the fur kids. Maybe you left them in the care of a pet sitter or boarding facility. You felt your cat wouldn’t enjoy vacationing with you … Continue reading →
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
