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Ten Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD 👩🏾‍🎓

2023 was the year I tossed out my plethora of research materials saved for my dissertation. I was required to retain records from research papers, interview tapes, spreadsheets, questionnaire result, case studies, handouts, and scholarly journals until five years after my published dissertation.

Ten years last month, I finished my PhD. Tossing out old documents and dated research papers was a relief.

And I’m also reminded that my late rescue kitty, Oscar was there to help me through the dissertation process. As another “Thank You” to him and all my furry friends, I’m reposting my blog about my passion for animals and my PhD. Enjoy!

Why I Volunteer for Cats in Need 😿

This week, I leaped back into the world of volunteering. I’m working with a local animal rescue group, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC) in the greater Boston area.

Springtime is their busy kitten season. Kittens are in demand right now, and BSAC needs some extra hands to help process adoption applications. I volunteered for a training session on processing adoption applications.

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the very special September edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month, my lovely boy, Oscar, passed away. Yes, my heart is breaking but his memories always make me smile. Please enjoy my memories of Oscar’s joyful life!

Why I Volunteer for Cats in Need 😿

I’m working with a local animal rescue group, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC) in the greater Boston area.

Nine Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD 👩🏾‍🎓

2023 was the year I tossed out my plethora of research materials I saved for my dissertation. retain records Saving research papers, case studies, handouts, and scholarly journals was a requirement until five years after your dissertation is published. Nine years last month, I finished my PhD. Tossing out old documents and dated research papers.

interview tapes, spreadsheets, questionnaire
results, and so forth—for no less than 5 years upon completion of their dissertation. For
safekeeping, students should store copies of data in two different locations.

And I’m also reminded that my rescue kitty, Oscar was there to help me through the dissertation process. As another “Thank You” to him and all my furry friends, I’m reposting my blog about my passion for animals and my PhD. Enjoy!

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – November Edition 🗞️

Hello! Welcome to the November edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition celebrates the holiday season. I wrote my Quilting For Rescue Pets blog about the small kennel quilts I sew for homeless pets. These quilts fit pet carriers for cats and small dogs living in shelters and rescues.

I reached out to interview the staff and volunteers from four rescue groups. This edition is a round up of my Holiday Heroes Interviews to spotlight these wonderful people dedicated to helping homeless animals. Enjoy!

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – October Edition 🗞️

Hello! Welcome to the October edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition offers a round up of my top 5 fave blogs for October. Enjoy!

Seven Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD 👩🏾‍🎓

UPDATE: Spring time is a time for cleaning up and clearing out. This fun project reminded me that I had a plethora of documents (research papers, case studies, handouts) related to my dissertation. Yep, seven years last month, I finished my PhD. Time to throw out old documents and dated research papers.

Why I Volunteer for Pets in Need 🐱 🐶

This week, I’m celebrating my volunteer work for animal rescue groups. Two years ago this week, I leaped back into the world of volunteering. I’m continuing my work with a local animal rescue group, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC) in the greater Boston area. After I get my round of vaccinations, I can also return to socializing rescue dogs for the Shultz’s Guest House, another local nonprofit.

Dr. Pet Mom’s Cat Oscar Needs Your Help! 🆘

Our beloved cat Oscar, is in need of surgery for bladder stones. We are asking pet lovers from Dr. Pet Mom’s pet parenting community to chip in and help.

Here is a chronology of Oscar’s health care crisis: