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How to Deal with the Grief After Losing Your Pet
Have you ever lost your pet to death? Maybe it was an illness or old age that did them in, but you were no longer able to keep them with you. How did you deal with that loss?
Most people are ill-equipped to deal with the loss of their best buddy. Read this book, written by a fellow Georgian, for the best ways you can employ to grieve the loss of your pet-buddy.
Pet Mommy of the Year
Parent of the Year
Pet Mom, of course!
Recently while waiting in the waiting room of my son’s dentist, a read a popular magazine’s announcement for Woman of the Year. The winner was a vice president of a major corporation at the age of 33. She was married, had an adorable 18-month-old child, and had made numerous contributions to society through her work, volunteer activities, and gourmet cooking.
I don’t want to belittle her many and varied accomplishments, but the whole thing offended me. All I could think was that most of the women I know could be Woman of the Year with the income and support of a nanny that this woman has. We would all spend our days doing good works and whipping up gourmet meals. But nobody I know has those advantages. Instead we spend our days working hard and trying to do the best we can for our kids and others. Clearly, such everyday heroics don’t merit a Woman of the Year award.
Gift Ideas for the Pet Mommy in Your House – Tim Harman Photography
Do you ever find it difficult to get a great photo of your pet? Do you want to make a terrific “Pet Mommy” Present?
You’re not the only one. Pets can be extremely difficult to photograph. Try following these simple rules to get the shot you want:
- Pay attention to your pet’s schedule. Photograph your pet when it’s relaxing.
- Get down on their level and take your time. This may require you to roll around on the floor for a while to get that perfect shot.
- Avoid using flash. The camera flash can make some pets skittish.
- Find the good light. Try photographing your pet near the largest window of your house. Natural light will provide a much better look then artificial. Depending on the time of day, a large window can provide gorgeous light.
- Avoid direct sunlight. If your pets home is outside, find some nice shade to shoot under. In general, early morning and late afternoon provide the most favorable light.
- Sit. Watch. Wait. In most cases, getting that perfect portrait takes time.
Is this really something we need to worry about?
Service Cares for Pets Orphaned Due to the Rapture
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He’s coming for you, not Alfonse. Plan ahead. |
When the Rapture comes and the Tennessee faithful go to Jesus, what will become of Princess, your teacup chihuahua, or Alfonse the iguana?
They’ll starve to death, that’s what — left to wander the sad-sack halls of an empty home recently vacated by owners whose souls have been Raptured from their mortal coils. While you inherit the Kingdom, Princess is chewing on your leather belt.
Fortunately for residents of the Bible-Belt Buckle, Eternal Earth-Bound Pets has you covered. These entrepreneurial unbelievers will care for the pets of the Raptured in 22 states, from Massachusetts to Washington — Sorry New Yorkers and Californians. Business in these states, as we all know, simply doesn’t justify the expense. Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky, however, are fecund with Faithful. Bart Centre, creator, co-owner and author, tells Pith he has two clients in Nashville and more than 100 clients across the country.
Here’s how it works:
For $110, Eternal Earth-Bound Pets will guarantee that your pet will be cared for should the Rapture occur within 10 years of receipt of payment. A network of sworn atheists — or at the very least those who have “blasphemed in accordance with Mark 3:29″ — will rescue your pet within 18 to 24 hours of the rapture, and care for it as though it were their own. The service does not extend to larger animals, though in New Hampshire, Vermont, Idaho and Montana, they’re equipped to care for llamas, donkeys, horses and camels.
Read the fine print. The service is, of course, non-refundable. If you find yourself among the Left Behind, well, that sucks. If you lose your faith before the Rapture comes, too bad. You’re not getting your money back.
Kitty – The 5:00 a.m. Bane of our Existence
This is Kitty. He’s now 16 years old and our twins think he has Kitty Alzheimer s because he’ll ask to be let outside. Then five minutes later, he wants in. He does this ALL DAY LONG. As if we have nothing better to do.
But his most irritating, annoying, irritating, upsetting trait is to scratch at our bedroom door EVERY freaking morning at 5:00 a.m. – to have us stumble blindly into the kitchen to “WOOSH” his dry food so that he can settle down and eat it? AND, if it’s not done “properly,” he’ll scratch at the door again, and again.
ALL we want is some sleep CAT!
Animal Lover, Betty White to Host SNL
Animal lover extraordinare, Betty White, was tapped to host the May 8, Mothers’ Day Edition, of Saturday Night Life. After a robust Facebook campaign, fans learned today that Betty will be host!
Pet Peeves, Solving Pet Problems
My name is Chairman Meow (aka Kitty). I live in a dog-eat-dog world, but I rule my household with an iron claw. Let me introduce you to the cast of characters.
Number One Rule Offender: Dutchy, (aka Stinky). He looks innocent, but he’s devious behind those ole’ blue eyes. He can get in more trouble in a couple of minutes…just saying.
