Every pet owner can attest to this - having furry animals around can make people happier, even some studies have shown that people who have pets are likely to have lower stress levels, decreased feelings of loneliness, and better health overall. Here's a guide about pet ownership for seniors. We'll talk about the amazing benefits of owning a pet and how people can choose the … [Read more...]
How Pet Sitting Can Be A Vacation Away from Home
As I write this, I’m pet sitting in a fabulous house near Universal City. It’s the home of one of my daughter’s friends who is out of town. She has two little dogs and I have two of my own. So far, it’s been like a vacation even though I live across town. I was more than ready for a getaway Because of the pandemic, I was getting pretty crazy being isolated in the small … [Read more...]
How Owning a Pet Can Keep You Happy and Healthy
One of the many joys in life is owning a pet. In fact, so many people believe so that the American Pet Products Association reports that around 67% of U.S. households include at least one pet, which means there are well over 160 million pets in this country. Of course, it's not hard to see why. Pets, small and big, offer a number of positive benefits to a person’s day-to-day … [Read more...]
Have You Considered Apartment Life as an Option for Retirement?
I’ve been a nomad most of my life and have lived in a variety of environments that included several large homes and apartments, a small Hollywood bungalow, a double-wide mobile home, and a room in a home. Since the tender age of four, I’ve lived exclusively in Southern California in so many different places I've lost count. At various time, I enjoyed apartment life which has … [Read more...]
Wisdom Panel Dog DNA: What is Your Mutt?
A while back, I wrote a post about DNA testing after taking the Ancestry.com DNA test. I loved finding out what my roots were. But, I was also curious about what breeds my dogs were because they were mutts. A neighbor mentioned she had used the Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA test for her dogs and recommended it. As soon as I got home I went online and searched until I found the … [Read more...]
