by Ann Hoff | Jul 4, 2017 | Felines, Facts, & Fantasies |
My cat Elvis was sick recently, and now he is sick again and losing weight. I travel and talk about Samson (my other cat) all the time. So this is the story of how Elvis the cat came to me and shared his loving magic and humor ever since. Join me in sending Elvis...
by Ann Hoff | Jun 26, 2017 | Interaction with Vets and Health Care Providers, Observations & Information |
I live with my cats, dogs & horses. I know them better than you do. I have been giving them shots, health care and preventative maintenance for most if not all of their lives. I have an advanced degree in Animal Science. I keep up on the new advances in Veterinary...
by Ann Hoff | May 18, 2017 | Canines & Characteristics |
At least twice a week, I am told that my dogs are spoiled. And instead of denying this, I respond with a simple: “Thank you. I work very hard to have that be true.” This of course leaves most of these people opened mouthed, staring at me strangely....
by Ann Hoff | Apr 24, 2017 | Observations & Information |
Teachers We have all had them. Some good, some not so good, most leaving lasting memories, and a scant few emboldened you to be something greater than you would have been otherwise. Leaving you with the greatest gift. Some of my art professors are dead now. And...
by Ann Hoff | Apr 6, 2017 | Observations & Information |
I was having a bad day today – when I opened my iPad to this writing… “You should always give people the same advantage that you give a painting; and that is to see them in the best possible light.” It is absolutely incredible that I stumbled on this...
by Ann Hoff | Mar 26, 2017 | Product Reviews |
My fur family currently includes three cats and two dogs. The cats vary in age, Elvis is 10, Buffy is 3 and Samson just turned a year old. They are all rescue cats; Buffy and Samson are both kittens I took care of in foster programs, and Elvis I adopted from the...
by Ann Hoff | Mar 16, 2017 | Canines & Characteristics |
I have communicated with dogs for over 18 years now. And I have NEVER once had them say, “My pack leader”. They do say “My human”, “My mom” or “My Dad”. They also never see us in a bad light. I cannot tell you how many dogs I talk to that explain to me they were left...
by Ann Hoff | Feb 20, 2017 | Felines, Facts, & Fantasies |
This week Samson will be launching solo with his very own Instagram avatar! We thought for weeks & weeks what his name on Instagram should be. Finally, Samson suggested Samson_Speaks, because he can speak to me, his mother (I adopted him at 3 weeks, so I may very...
by Ann Hoff | Feb 3, 2017 | Canines & Characteristics |
Dogs are amazing. You may already have an inkling of the magic that dogs possess, like how they know to cuddle with you when you need it and make you laugh when you least feel like it. Dogs can seem to exist almost on air; with just water, kibble and some petting. In...
by Ann Hoff | Nov 12, 2016 | General |
If you are like me, you didn’t ever expect to hear the words “President” and “Trump” together in the same sentence without it being a comedy bit. The outcome of the 2016 election was shocking, beyond belief to many. I had several clients call me for emergency...
