Sophie's World

A big M-E-O-W to you! Nice to see you again!

This month hits upon a subject close to home. For us, our lives are so enriched because we made the decision to bring Sophie into our home. Welcome to Adopt-a-Cat Month!

I won’t harp on about the sobering statistics of abandoned cats. Rather, I will tell you about the benefits of owning a cat. If you have a cat, you will immediately understand. The relationship you have with a cat is different than that of a dog. Trust is a vital component. A dog will learn to trust and obey you with a few snacks. Cats need time to make a decision.

Sophie and I have a special bond. Every evening, she curls up on the couch with me, trying to get as close as she can. When I go to sleep at night, she is at my side, next to my heart. She communicates with us through a variety of special calls, coos, and sounds.

She lets me play with her teeth, her face. She takes food from my hand. Ours is a relationship of trust.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t dislike dogs. I adore them. I enjoy the nuances of the relationship that you can have with each of the pets. Sophie and I have been able to forge a bond like none that I have had with any other pet. For that, I will be grateful all of my days.

Photo by ilco

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Now that I’m freelance, I have to buy my pet supplies online rather than enjoy the employee discount I used to have. That’s when I stumbled upon Entirely Pets.

Sophie has a special diet consisting of Wellness cat foods and C.E.T. cat treats. Unfortunately, neither are available at the neighborhood pet store. Since we live so far from town, online sales were my only option. That’s when I found Entirely Pets through Amazon.

Amazon is fantastic anyway for purchasing, being THE model for how online sales should operate. Entirely Pets responded to my order the same day. The order was shipped the next day, and I received the shipping info.

To my delight, the order arrived two days early, something I don’t usually expect from UPS. Needless to say, I was delighted. With the included coupon for free shipping, I’ll definitely shop again with Entirely Pets. Highly recommended!

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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.

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I think moving has to be the most stressful thing I’ve ever had to deal with. Moving out of state is especially hard. Think about it. Your world is thrown upside down. Your safe haven is gone. There’s no place now where you can kick back, feel uninhibited. Now think about that in terms of your pet’s perspective.

To ease the stress of moving, I’ve done a couple things. First of all, keep your pets in one room. Clear out the rest of the house. With doors opening in and out, there are so many opportunities for your pet to bolt, and bolt is what they will do. All the noise and confusion is sure to spook your pet. Once the house is cleared out, move the pet to another room and clear out the one they were in. Make sure the room you place your pet has some familiar objects like a bed, food bowls, litter box, etc. If you’re using a carrier, it might be a good idea to leave it open in the room. You may be pleasantly surprised to find your pet inside the carrier when you come to get him. Saves you the hassle of stuffing her in there yourself.

Some people will use tranquilizers that you can get from your vet. I don’t know as if I’d use them, but judge for yourself. Your pet’s comfort is what is best. What you probably want is the move to be done and over as quickly as possible. Consider hiring a moving company like Los Angeles Office Movers. The sooner you can get moved, the sooner you and your pet can regain your sense of calm and security.

Moves are inevitable sometimes. By considering your pet’s perspective, you can help ease the transition.

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As you may know, October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, though of course, I’d extend it to cats too. It’s also an opportunity to applaud those working in shelters and humane societies. They represent caring individuals, who put animal welfare above all else.

If you’re looking to follow your heart, there are plenty of animal welfare jobs out there. So many abandoned pets need our help. Hopefully, this month, more will find home.s

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