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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

Horse
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Thanksgiving Ode to the Horse

In describing his feelings about horses, Sir Winston Churchill said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." These words cannot be…
Cat waiting for treats
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Thanksgiving Treat Recipes

Learn how to make healthy holiday treats for your pet
Tiger with Turkey
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Help Big Cats Celebrate T-Day

Help Big Cat Rescue’s cats celebrate Thanksgiving by donating a turkey
Cute pug dog
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Managing Thanksgiving Anxiety

Learn how to make Thanksgiving a stress-free day for you and your pet with these simple suggestions
Polar Bear Swimming
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Swimming with Polar Bears?

Mark Dumas, the Grizzly Man, is the only man in the world that can swim with a Polar bear.
Turkey
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New Tradition: Adopt a Turkey

The annual Farm Sanctuary Annual Adopt-A-Turkey Project offers turkeys and other farm animals, shelter and protection.
Cute Kitten
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Striking Down Cat Dissection

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine announced this fall that California's Newport-Mesa Unified School District will stop all cat dissection.
Feline Acne
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Cat Acne: Surprising Facts

Yes, cats can get zits. If you have ever been owned by a kitty, you may recall enjoying watching your cat rubbing its chin and face on various objects or even some people. This…
Stray cat of Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary
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Roman Cats Caught in Battle

A look at the eviction battle between Rome's famous cat sanctuary, Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, and city archeologists
cat dreaming about first pets
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Cat Dreams of First Pets

Were your pets worried about the potential changes that a First Pet has to undergo when they leave the White House?