Sophie's World

“What greater gift than the love of a cat?”
~Charles Dickens

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As we all known, millions of cats and dogs are homeless. Some are fortunate enough to end up in rescue homes or in non-kill humane societies. Not all animals are so fortunate.

It behooves the responsible pet owner to spay their pet if they have no intention of breeding their animal. The risks are obvious if your pet is an outdoor animal. Even indoor pets are at risk. If the unthinkable happens and your pet bolts, the last thing you want is a litter of unplanned pets.

Today, the Humane Society reminds us to spay our pets. Yes, it is major abdominal surgery, but consider the alternative? As a pet owner, can you honestly feel no regrets about bringing unwanted pets into the world?

The humane societies of the country employ angels, true angels on Earth who take responsible for the care of unwanted pets. Please, don’t add to their burden Take your responsibility as a pet owner seriously and spay your pet.

Dog owners have a great advantage. Their pets can walk on the trails with them, go jogging, and run errands. It’s a good way for owners and their pets to bond.

Today is all about bonding with your pet. Welcome to National Walking the Dog Day.

It can be difficult to find the origin of these obscure holidays. Today’s holiday is no exception. Does it really matter though? Any excuse to get out with your pet is a good one. You benefit and so does your pet.

Chances are that your dog isn’t too picky about the weather. It’s just another day to be outside.

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“My cat speaks sign language with her tail.” 
~Robert A. Stern

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If there’s anything that a cat loves more it is stability. Cats are not tolerant of changes in the routine. Everything must play out as it has yesterday and the day before. The best way to do this is to have a permanent home.

People like pets become established in a permanent home. We derive a lot of comfort from a place that we can call home. That’s one idea that makes home buyer tax credit so attractive. You have your home.

As a first-time home buyer, you can receive up to $8,000 tax credit for buying a new home. That’s a lot of catnip. Even existing homeowners can benefit with homeowners who have lived in a current home consecutively for 5 of the past 8 years can receiving up to a $6,500 tax credit.

Moving is stressful on everyone in your household, including your pets. Having an established home gives all of you the peace of mind of having that place that you can call home.

Home buyer tax credits are one way that you can capitalize on the desire to create stability in your home environment. A home where everything happens as it should, with no surprises or changes, is the best kind of home. Grab your dream and get yours today.