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“Cat-mas” Gift Book: Christmas Cat Legend

Several years ago, an editor friend urged me to turn this story into a children's book. But (as those who read my thrillers understand) I don't write for kids! Children are, IMO, the toughest audience of all.

But I do love the story. My friend passed away not long after I'd worked with her on another of her terrific pet-theme anthologies.

People, and ideas, come to us for a reason and so I followed the suggestion. Better late than never, right? This gift book, not specifically a "kids book," I offer as a story for people of ALL ages who love Christmas...and cats.

Share the joy of the season with a heartwarming, original telling of the very first Christmas in this gorgeous full-color gift book for cat lovers of all ages!

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Counting Thanksgiving Blessings, the Pet Writer Way in 2025

Time for my annual Count My Blessings post. The past year has meant change, change, and more change, and that's good and also challenging. But some things never change...I’m thankful to you—yes, those who read this blog, the cat book lovers, and the dog book lovers, and folks who have “adopted” my thriller series. And those who offered awesome applause and support any of the other venues mentioned...

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Amy Shojai’s Thriller TRICK OR TREAT RELEASED!

"Love, loyalty, and a supremely smart service dog make TRICK OR TREAT a definite treat for thriller readers. Come for the wonderful Shadow and be drawn in by a can't-miss plot that plays all the tricks." – Clea Simon, author of The Cat's Eye Charm, a Witch Cats of Cambridge cozy mystery

Here are the links to get your latest September & Shadow adventure!

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Doc & Phoebe’s Feeder: The NoBowl Feeding Solution for Cats

Here's an option for feeding your cats in a more species-appropriate way. And...it helps keep your cat's brain working for GOOD rather than EVIL...ha ha ha ha!

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Hearing Aid for Deaf Dogs?

Have you ever met a deaf dog, or had a beloved older canine lose his hearing? How did you manage? The article on deaf puppies and dogs has a number of tips for managing the issue. But have you ever thought about a hearing aid? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Live with Deaf Dogs

Perhaps you adopted a deaf dog, or only recently discovered your canine friend can't hear as well as expected. Dogs get along quite well even with a deficit in hearing. So as long as you make accommodations for your pet, the love keeps on going and tails continue to wag.

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Why Is My Dog Ignoring Me? Selective hearing in dogs

Dogs often appear to have selective hearing, just as humans do. Put yourself in your dog's paws, and it makes sense that they ignore human chatter. Most of the "mouth noise" that people spout doesn't matter to dogs, and to get King's attention, it must trump whatever else has his attention. ...

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What Does Offering a Paw Mean?

I've written about dogs pawing your arm in the past, but what about--just waving that paw in the air? What does offering a paw mean? Here's an ASK AMY video with the deets.

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Cat Treats Help Make Cats Friendlier!

Baby cats almost always enjoy some snuggles and lap time. But as cats mature, their c'attitude often changes. So how can you "make" your cat more friendly? Here's my take...

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Why Is Your Cat Obsessed With Phones & Tablets

When the phone rings, does your cat come running? At our house, until recently we still have a land line with a long cord, in addition to our cell phones. My Karma-Kat tried to bite through the long red spiral cord whenever I’m in a conversation. Some cat lovers report that their kitties become aggressive around the telephone. Here's what's going on...

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