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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

Donate Your Unwanted Fur Coats for a Great Cause 0
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Donate Your Unwanted Fur Coats

When I was a little girl, ages ago, my mother had a favorite fur coat in which she permitted me to cuddle up to comfort me when I was sad or upset. Somehow the furry "blanket" was…
The Cat and the Coffee Maker: Do Felines Run My House? 0
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The Cat and the Coffee Maker:

I don't know about what types of unexplainably odd things occur around your house, but recently I have been scratching my head in bewilderment every time I encounter some of the…
Birthday Celebrations and our Pets 0
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Birthday Celebrations and our

Birthday celebrations can be lots of fun for both the celebrant and those that gather to honor their special friend. Since today is one of my friend's birthdays, it got me to…
Sal the Cat: Summoned for Jury Duty 0
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Sal the Cat: Summoned for Jury

For many folk who are summoned for Jury Duty, this official "invitation's RSVP options do not provide an easy out if the recipient does not wish or cannot attend without a very…
Exciting News in Veterinary Medicine: Artificial Knees 0
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Exciting News in Veterinary Me

The state of the art of modern human medicine is extraordinary today. Oftentimes we take much of it for granted. Hip, knee and ankle replacement surgeries are commonplace, and…
Big Cats Love the Scratch Lounge Too! 0
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Big Cats Love the Scratch Loun

It was just about a month ago that I wrote a blog item about the Scratch Lounge to recommend it as a holiday gift for cat loving friends. Subsequently, many of my friends have…
Valentines Day and our Pets: Some Safety Suggestions 0
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Valentines Day and our Pets: S

Sunday, February 14 is Valentine's Day . . . a day of romance and of course an abundance of love is in the air! It is one of my favorite holidays. And since we adore our…
Oscar, the Cat who Predicts Dying: New Book Released 0
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Oscar, the Cat who Predicts Dy

It would certainly be difficult for cat lovers to forget that most unusual news item which was circulating the Internet awhile ago. The story featured that extraordinary feline…
Humane Society's 'Shelter Pet Project' Aims to Attract Adopters 0
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Humane Society's 'Shelter Pet

Sadly, there are those times when the lives of pet owners undergo unhappily dramatic changes. The once happily married couples who can no longer get along, often go through nasty…
Fostering a Pet: The Joys and Sorrows 0
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Fostering a Pet: The Joys and

While I was online the other day, I received a very happy and excited instant message from a dear friend who recently lost "Doc", her beloved old dog at fifteen years-of-age. She…