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Benefits of Owning a Pet

For many women in the community, the benefits of owning a pet after 60 outweigh the costs. Find out how owning a cat or a dog could help you to get in better shape, make friends and even live longer.

1 day ago

Condo vs. HOA: What Pet Owners Need to Know

If you’re moving with a dog (or two… or a cat), choosing between a condominium and an HOA community isn’t just about price or location. It can determine whether your pet is even allowed, how big they can be and how easy your daily life will be…

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3 weeks ago

How to Work from Home Without Driving Your Pets (or Yourself) Crazy

Working from home is no longer a temporary shift – it’s a lifestyle for many of us and one that many women over 60 happily embrace. No more going to the office! And if you share your home with pets, chances are they’ve fully embraced this change, too. To them, it’s the best thing that ever happened – you’re home all day…

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2 months ago

Tips for Buying a Home with Pets

Pets are a big part of our world. Many women over 60 have pets, as well as many others. They’re part of our families. Thinking of moving? Just look at those faces and you know they’re coming with you. Honestly, would you go without them? I wouldn’t!

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4 months ago

5 Lessons My Cat Taught Me About Taking Better Care of Myself

As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that some of my most valuable lessons haven’t come from books, workshops, or heartfelt advice from friends. Instead, they’ve arrived quietly, through the soft paws and steady presence of my beloved cat…

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5 months ago

Because They’re Family: Moving with Pets the Right Way

Moving to a new home can be both exciting and exhausting for those over 60. Moving with pets can make the process a bit more complicated….

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6 months ago

How to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Pets are family today. They live with us. They provide companionship and are a great source of comfort, especially to those living alone. To make your home pet friendly, you must provide a safe environment for them. Puppies and kittens are like babies…

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7 months ago

Is Your Pet Your Secret Health Coach? 5 Senior-Pet Habits to Steal at 60+

If your dog could talk, I’m pretty sure she’d say, “Walk me, hydrate, eat your protein, stretch your hips, and go to bed on time, human.” And your cat? He’d flick an ear: “Standards, please! Fresh water, on-time meals, and I need my beauty sleep (yawn).” Pets run on simple routines…

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7 months ago

Pets as Comfort in Life

Pets are a great source of comfort to many baby boomers these days. Pets have always been a source of comfort to people, but as you age, they help to fill many gaps. The benefits of living with pets are many. Here we will discuss only a short list. Please feel free to share how your pets…

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8 months ago

Travelling with a Pet? These 8 Things May Save Your Sanity!

My husband and I have always had pets. In the past, we have boarded our pets when we traveled. In recent years, we have found that we prefer to take our pets with us. This means that in addition to planning for ourselves, we must also plan for them…

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8 months ago

5 Life Lessons from My Rescue Dogs

Callie and Tori are the two furry heartbeats of my home and bring joy every day. They’re both rescue mutts, full of personality and fluff – and the reason I bring a lint roller everywhere I go. I affectionately call them Ms. Needy and Ms. Greedy…

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