Skip the Stuffing. Let’s Get Reeeal.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there ... - "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore, 1779 - 1863 Happy Holidays, friends! I hope this finds you and yours well.  Here on the wild, wild West Coast we are dodging wildfires, doing our best …

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Boxing Day is Everyday for Cats After Christmas!

Mr. Beaux (19 years of age) and his buddy Knox (9) enjoying some Box Time under our Christmas Tree Many people around the world are celebrating Boxing Day today! Different countries celebrate this annual event with their personal heritage and traditions. But here in our home, this is how our feline family members celebrate Boxing …

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Pets are not iPads: Thinking Outside the Animal Gift Box

If you are a last minute holiday shopper, you may be tempted to buy Christmas or New Year gifts for loved ones without doing your homework.  This time of year, parents and partners can be easily persuaded to get the most heart-warming gift of them all: a cute and cuddly new animal.  It may seem like the sweetest …

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