Month: June 2018

Sunday Purrs: Love Wins

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“Love Wins” has become a common phrase over the last few years. The phrase went viral on June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court of the United States found bans on marriage equality to be unconstitutional, and that the fundamental right to marriage is a fundamental right for all.

To me, it extends even further, standing for equality regardless of our race, religion, gender or sexual preferences. Love is central to almost all religions and spiritual traditions, and if there’s a better rule to live by than “love thy neighbor,” I’m not sure what it would be.Continue Reading

A Tribute to Ando

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It’s always sad when a friend’s cat dies. My heart hurts for what I know they’re about to go through as they mourn their loss. We’ve all been there, and even though everyone grieves in their own unique way, we all know how hard it is. And when the cat is one of those “soul cats,” the feline version of a soul mate, the pain of loss can be overwhelming. Earlier this week, my dear friend Kate Benjamin, the founder of Hauspanther, lost her soul cat Ando.Continue Reading

Happy Father’s Day 2018

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Whether your kids are human or furry, enjoy your special day!

Father’s Day can be bittersweet for those of us whose fathers are no longer with us. My dad passed away 14 years ago, but I still get a little sad when friends talk about what they’re going to do to celebrate, or when I see Father’s Day cards pop up in stores.Continue Reading