If you're thinking of throwing a birthday party for yourself or a friend, be sure to read my "Five Tips for a Great Dog Birthday Party" first. They're sure to help you have the best dog birthday party possible.
1) Birthday Parties for Dogs: Preparing the Guest List
As a dog birthday party planner, I’m often asked to help prepare the guest list. It should come as no surprise that I always recommend inviting friends with money since they usually bring the best gifts. If you and your human significant others are considering inviting children, my advice would be not to. Children are noisy. They will also compete for attention and may try to eat your cake. If someone is trying to convince you to invite cats to your birthday party, my advice again would be no. I’ve heard too many horror stories of catnip-spiked bully sticks.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Draw a Pig Personality Test
The way you draw a pig says a lot about your personality. At least according to the developers of the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" it does. Jester and I both took the test. I had a bit of trouble holding the mouse without opposable thumbs. And Jester hasn't been declawed, so he scratched up his mouse pad pretty badly. But we learned quite a bit about ourselves.
We're not sure if the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" reveals as much as the MMPI or a Rorschach test, but it is more fun. (And less stressful.) We're going to spend some time trying to put this newly found knowledge to good use.
If you'd like to take the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" or gain some insight into our personalities, follow the links below.
Sincerely,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Whisker Gifters
We're not sure if the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" reveals as much as the MMPI or a Rorschach test, but it is more fun. (And less stressful.) We're going to spend some time trying to put this newly found knowledge to good use.
If you'd like to take the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" or gain some insight into our personalities, follow the links below.
- Take the "Draw a Pig Personality Test" here.
- View my personality test results here.
- View Jester's results here.
Sincerely,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Whisker Gifters
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday Treat Haiku - Whole Life Liver Treats
Tuesday Treat Haiku
(Oops…today is Wednesday. But, from now on we’ll post our Tuesday Treat Haiku on Tuesdays.)
If you'd like to write a Tuesday Treat Haiku, email it to jester@whiskergifters.com or baron@whiskergifters.com.
Hugs,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
(Oops…today is Wednesday. But, from now on we’ll post our Tuesday Treat Haiku on Tuesdays.)
Cats and dogs can’t trick
Or treat but will wear costumes
For Whole Life Liver
If you'd like to write a Tuesday Treat Haiku, email it to jester@whiskergifters.com or baron@whiskergifters.com.
Hugs,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
Monday, November 9, 2009
What to Expect as Your Cat Ages
Humans are often anxious about what to expect as their cats age. It really should come as no surprise that cats age in very similar ways to humans, albeit faster. From wanting the kids to turn down the music to an inability to handle a change in eating habits, your cat may also spend a lot of time wondering if he’s lived up to his true potential and has experienced all that life has to offer.
Below I’ve listed five other things you can expect your cat to experience as he ages.
There’s no better organization than AARP at tracking down those of us who are getting a little long in the tooth. Depending on how close he is to 50, your cat may begin to receive regular mailings detailing the benefits of membership. If he drives, it may behoove him to join AARP to take advantage of lower car insurance rates.
2) Expect him to put a larger percentage of his salary into his 401K
It’s no secret that cats are living longer. Better nutrition, advances in medical care and increased public awareness about the dangers of black market catnip have all contributed to healthier lives for many of us. If your cat wants to continue living the lifestyle he had before retirement, he’ll probably start socking more money away each month.
3) Expect him to get a little thicker around the middle
It happens to the best of us. We get a little achy and tired and don’t exercise as much as we should. If we don’t reduce our caloric intake, it won’t be long before we put on a few pounds in the wrong places. While a tiny little bit of extra weight may not be so bad, don’t let it get out of paw.
4) Expect he’ll be more concerned about the future viability of Social Security
The asset-challenged agency has been in the news frequently over the past several years. Your cat might be concerned that his piece of the Social Security pie may not be available as he nears retirement. Afterall, if he’s been paying into the system all these years, he’s going to feel he deserves to get his money back.
5) Expect him to discuss his bowel habits with anyone who will listen
This might be the most disturbing sign that your cat is aging. But, if you’ve spent time with elderly people in Florida, you’ll be used to it.
As your cat ages, you can expect him to experience new challenges just as you will. But, if you help him meet those challenges head-on, maybe the two of you can age gracefully together.
Would you like to become a Whisker Gifters Blog Guest Columnist? We'd love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
Below I’ve listed five other things you can expect your cat to experience as he ages.
There’s no better organization than AARP at tracking down those of us who are getting a little long in the tooth. Depending on how close he is to 50, your cat may begin to receive regular mailings detailing the benefits of membership. If he drives, it may behoove him to join AARP to take advantage of lower car insurance rates.
2) Expect him to put a larger percentage of his salary into his 401K
It’s no secret that cats are living longer. Better nutrition, advances in medical care and increased public awareness about the dangers of black market catnip have all contributed to healthier lives for many of us. If your cat wants to continue living the lifestyle he had before retirement, he’ll probably start socking more money away each month.
3) Expect him to get a little thicker around the middle
It happens to the best of us. We get a little achy and tired and don’t exercise as much as we should. If we don’t reduce our caloric intake, it won’t be long before we put on a few pounds in the wrong places. While a tiny little bit of extra weight may not be so bad, don’t let it get out of paw.
4) Expect he’ll be more concerned about the future viability of Social Security
The asset-challenged agency has been in the news frequently over the past several years. Your cat might be concerned that his piece of the Social Security pie may not be available as he nears retirement. Afterall, if he’s been paying into the system all these years, he’s going to feel he deserves to get his money back.
5) Expect him to discuss his bowel habits with anyone who will listen
This might be the most disturbing sign that your cat is aging. But, if you’ve spent time with elderly people in Florida, you’ll be used to it.
As your cat ages, you can expect him to experience new challenges just as you will. But, if you help him meet those challenges head-on, maybe the two of you can age gracefully together.
Would you like to become a Whisker Gifters Blog Guest Columnist? We'd love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
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