The Keepsake Journal

The Cat Who Insisted on Daily Walks
The Cat Who Insisted on Daily Walks
When Toku decided she was going outside… There was no negotiating. Anyone who has lived with a pet knows one simple truth: Pets love routines. Not casual routines.Not flexible routines.... Read more...
Working From Home With Pets: Productivity, Purrs, and the Occasional IT Sabotage
Working From Home With Pets: Productivity, Purrs, and the Occasional IT Sabotage
As I type this, Cali is asleep on my lap. This is her third shift of the day. Before settling in, however, she conducted her usual pre-nap inspection of my... Read more...
What Did Cali See? Animal Vision, Perception, and the Things We Miss
What Did Cali See? Animal Vision, Perception, and the Things We Miss
It was late one night as my cat, Lil Cali (duly named because she is truly a California girl who knows absolutely NO boundaries) and I sat in the Crash... Read more...
Why Do Cats and Dogs Love Sleeping With Their Humans? The Science (and Sweetness) Behind Pet Cuddles
Why Do Cats and Dogs Love Sleeping With Their Humans? The Science (and Sweetness) Behind Pet Cuddles
Now, if you're like me, you love having your pet sleep with you. And...if you're really like me, you get stuck in the most awkward sleeping positions because you dare... Read more...
When Treats Become the Main Course: How to Handle a Finicky Pet Who Refuses Their Meal
When Treats Become the Main Course: How to Handle a Finicky Pet Who Refuses Their Meal
If you’ve ever watched your pet stare at their bowl like you just served them a heaping helping of disappointment — only to come running the moment they hear the... Read more...
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Pet’s Day Happier (and a Little Less Chaotic)
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Pet’s Day Happier (and a Little Less Chaotic)
Pets bring joy, laughter, and… as my sister would say, '...a tiddy-bit of chaos". From playful mischief to demanding cuddles, the life of a pet parent is never boring. The... Read more...
How One Furry Friend Inspired Pet Shenanigans Co.
How One Furry Friend Inspired Pet Shenanigans Co.
Introducing... Some pets leave paw prints on our hearts forever. I have been very blessed to have a heart heavily imprinted with those paw prints from many, many pets over... Read more...