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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

Debarking and Devoicing Cats and Dogs: A Travesty for Pets 0
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Debarking and Devoicing Cats a

July 14 is a special day for me. It's my birthday! I felt it would be fitting to make one heartfelt wish to celebrate my special event! I fervently wish that all people around…
Assembling a Cat Tree: Not be as Easy as Pie 0
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Assembling a Cat Tree: Not be

There are many things to which a dyed-in-the-wool cat lover can become addicted, especially in the "spoil the cat" arena. I have to admit that I am an inveterate shopaholic when…
Free to a Really Good Home: A Unique Adoption Strategy 0
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Free to a Really Good Home: A

According to a recent article in "The Times Leader", The Luzerne County, Pa. SPCA has launched an innovative and creative program to facilitate the adoption of cats over a year of…
Not so Close Encounters of the Feline Kind 0
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Not so Close Encounters of the

Today long distance relationships today are no longer unique. With the advent of unlimited long distance phone service, cell phones, pagers, internet communication and those…
Can Humans be Reincarnated as Pets? 0
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Can Humans be Reincarnated as

If I am fortunate enough to come back another lifetime as a different species, I want to return as a rich and famous animal lover's pet. I want to be doted upon and spoiled even…
A Dog's Thoughts in a Vet's Waiting Room 0
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A Dog's Thoughts in a Vet's Wa

Jim Arnold is one of the most creative animal photographers I have run across while journeying around the Internet. We have been communicating on and off for several years now,…
caboodle ranch
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Caboodle Ranch

A look at Caboodle Ranch, a rescue for cats.
Independence Day Safety for Pets 0
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Independence Day Safety for Pe

Many of us are planning a festive Independence Day celebration on July 4. We are looking forward to that mouth-watering barbeque of hot dogs and hamburgers, potato salad with…
When the Cats are Away Will the Mice Play? 0
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When the Cats are Away Will th

While indulging in one of my favorite pastimes the other day, answering questions about kitty care, I ran across an interesting, thought-provoking inquiry. It was posted by a cat…
New Canine Virus and Vaccine Announced 0
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New Canine Virus and Vaccine A

A new dog flu virus has made an appearance, according to an article published by the New York Times, "Science Times" on June 29.