Kitty Enjoys the Last Days of Spring by da-AL

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I don't know of any creature who's better at relaxing than cats -- do you?...

How Pets Help Raise Kids by Emily Parker

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Blogger Emily Parker describes herself as, “A proud cat parent of two black cats, Gus and Louis (even though Gus only has one eye!). I help cat parents love their cats better by providing helpful articles on my website.” Click here for her “How Pets Help Raise Kids” infographic. Have pets helped raise kids you… Continue reading How Pets Help Raise Kids by Emily Parker

Guest Blog Post: “Empathy – with Mindfulness: Part 1,” in Pete J. Probe’s exact words

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Cats as mindfulness and thereby empathy teachers? Yes! says fellow blogger Pete J. Probe…

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What is empathy

Empathy has something to do with feelings. It is the ability to understand or recreate what others just think or feel. Simply put: feel yourself in something, experience something, feel yourself sco. into another person. For example, traditionally at funerals, it is common for the mourners to express our sympathy.

Short excursion into neurobiology

-Feelings and emotions

We all have experienced a lot of feelings in our lives, and this perception is already in the prenatal stage. We have forgotten our emotional world for the most part, but it is still present in a memory that remains closed to our conscious experience. And when we make a decision – of whatever kind – our ‘ stored ´ emotions ‘ play the decisive role´, without realizing that. They are almost part of a second of our thinking upstream, without being consciously perceived. This means that all our decision-making…

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5 Tips for Greeting a Strange Dog by Willie Mays

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Love dogs but not getting bitten? Willie Mays blogs about cats and dogs. Here are her tips for meeting a brand new dog... As we all know that dogs are one of the most loved animals around the world. Like who doesn’t like dogs? When we see a dog, our very first instinct is to approach… Continue reading 5 Tips for Greeting a Strange Dog by Willie Mays

Adopting a Pet: Do These Things First by Crystal

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Love animals? Crystal loves them so much that both of her blogs, WELCOME TO CRYSTAL'S SITE(ORIGINALLY COUNTRY LIVING) and CRYSTAL AND DAISY MAE'S PHOTO-BLOGGING SITE, are dedicated to them. Here's Crystal's advice for soon-to-be pet owners... Deciding whether to get a pet? Some things to consider first... Will you adopt, rescue, or buy it from a pet… Continue reading Adopting a Pet: Do These Things First by Crystal