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World Stray Animals Day: What It Really Means to “See” an Unseen Life

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  Today is World Stray Animals Day —a day that asks us to pause, look around, and notice the animals who live at the edges of human life. The ones without collars, without homes, without guarantees. The ones who survive on instinct, caution, and the occasional kindness of a stranger. It’s not a guilt‑day. It’s a visibility‑day. Because the greatest danger to stray animals is not hunger or weather. It’s invisibility . When an animal becomes invisible, it becomes disposable. When an animal is seen, it becomes possible . Why This Day Matters Stray animals live in a world shaped by human decisions—zoning, traffic, food waste, shelter policies, spay/neuter access, and cultural attitudes toward animals. They navigate a landscape they didn’t choose. World Stray Animals Day reminds us: Every stray has a story Every stray has a temperament Every stray has a threshold of trust Every stray has a right to humane treatment And every community has the power to make life safer for...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Travels with Elly (MacDonald)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Travels with Elly  by Larry MacDonald, which reached #144   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book  Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greate...
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🐾 Caturday Check-In: Is Your Cat Just Sleepy… or Truly Lethargic?

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  Carl and sleepy Intrepid (definitely just sleeping, deeply, deliciously) Cats sleep a lot. We know this. But when does “sleepy” become “lethargic”? And how do you know when it’s time to worry? Today’s Caturday post is about energy, behavior, and the subtle signs that something might be off. 😴 Normal Sleep vs. Lethargy Cats naturally sleep 12–16 hours a day. Older cats may sleep even more. But lethargy is different. It’s not just sleep—it’s a lack of energy, responsiveness, and engagement. A sleepy cat: • Wakes easily • Responds to your voice • Gets up for food or affection • Plays occasionally • Has predictable rhythms A lethargic cat: • Sleeps far more than usual • Doesn’t respond to stimulation • Moves slowly or not at all • Shows little interest in food, toys, or people • May hide or isolate Lethargy is a behavioral change, not just a nap. 🐱 What Can Cause Lethargy? 🟢 Mild, Temporary Causes • Stress or change in routine • Heat exposure or mild dehydr...
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