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Shortly after retiring as a social worker and psychotherapist, I discovered my "writer's voice" along with a passion for writing about animals.

Although cats and horses hold a special place in my heart, I am deeply concerned with the welfare of all animals and a strong advocate for their protection. I am a Member of the Cat Writer's Association and The Association For Pet Loss and Bereavement.

I have been blogging for Petside since April 2008.

Transplanted from New York State in 2001, I am now living in Central Florida with Marty, my best friend and sacred companion. We are blessed to share our home with Hush Puppy and Hubble, our two amazing Oriental Shorthair cats.

When I am not too busy playing with our cats or writing about them, you might find me tending to my virtual dogs, cats, cows and horses while farming or building empires on my Facebook page or even offering comfort to those who have lost a pet or are caring for one that is seriously ill on my personal blogs: Our Beloved Angels and Frequently Feline.

Jo Singer's Articles

Beagle Sentenced To Death For Biting A Child 0
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Beagle To Die For Biting Child

An affectionate, friendly one-year-old beagle puppy named Rufus has been sitting in an isolated jail cell on death row since the beginning of April at  Orange County Animal…
Wolverines Close To Becoming An Endangered Species 0
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Wolverines Endangered?

I gotta admit that I am a staunch wolverine fan, but I’m not talking about the Michigan football team. The wolverine animal species is one of the most elusive, mysterious and…
pitbull puppy
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Social Media Helps Rescued Pup

On a bitterly cold day in upstate New York, two sanitation engineers, Jim Fisher and Lyle Rounds were out on job when suddenly they discovered an eight-week-old white Pitbull…
Jockey Calvin Borel with his assistant “pony”
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This Year's Kentucky Derby

Also known as The "Run for the Roses", the Kentucky Derby is the first of the three "jewels" which make up the Triple Crown of horse racing.  Frequently described as “the…
Human Food For Pet Treats?  0
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Dr. Karen Becker On Pet Diets

Taking good care of pets requires a lot of work, but since it’s a labor of love it is richly rewarding.
American Dog Tick
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Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases

Prevent Cytauxzoon felis (a serious tick-borne disease) from infecting your cats by using safe and effective tick control products.
Sexy Shoe
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Judge Rules Crush Videos Legal

Back in 2010, Petside reported the heartening news that in the Supreme Court’s opinion animal crush videos were obscene, like child pornography, and therefore illegal. The crush…
West Highland White Terrier
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Pennies Poisonous To Pets

Pets that are attracting to eating bizarre objects are at risk of being poisoned by pennies.
Dog at the beach
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Beach Safety Tips For Your Dog

Following a few safety tips will help ensure a fun and safe outing to the beach with your dog.
Bonobos Primate
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Animals and Self-Healing

Scientists are finding that certain animals are adept at self-healing