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How can I change my life, Jasmin asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jasmin,
You don’t always have the power to change your life, but you *can* change how you relate to the things that happen to you. I used to live in a house with a big yard and I loved lying in the sun all day. Now I live in an apartment which kind of sucked at first. So I figured out where the sun hits in the apartment at different times of day, and I move around to catch the sun and really enjoy myself!
FOCUS ON DOING FOR OTHERS and stop focusing on yourself ~ Mishu
So sad (and angry) about the way humans treat each other. 20-45 million in SLAVERY around the world in 2017! How can we draw attention to this? – Mishu
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE instead of what you are lacking
THINK ABOUT
WHAT YOU HAVE
instead of what you are lacking~ DearMishu, Advice Column
Happy National Dog Day!
To all the dogs, dog lovers, and people who wish they were dogs — have a great day full of sniffing, running, rolling, eating, sleeping, cuddling, and chasing!
How are your neighbors treating you, Linda asks, Mishu answers
Dear Linda: So nice of you to ask! Almost every night I meet my puppy friends Onyx and Remy outside to play and even though they’re small they’re always happy to chase me. So – I’d say my neighbors are treating me great! How about yours?
I’ve got a cat brother whose name is Mishu too…, Kitsune asks, Mishu answers
Dear Kitsune:
My name means “someone” in Hebrew, because apparently my people think I’m really “someone” special!
From:
Mishu
Should I join a fancy (expensive) gym, Lottie asks, Mishu answers
Dear Lottie: If you’re asking what I would do, you know the answer. To feel good about yourself and #destress – try exercising in a nature — forest, park, beach or taking a walk or bike ride. But if you like to spend $ — why not! Whatever makes you happy, sweetie!
I’m sick of grumpy people around me. How can I make them be nicer, Pat asks, Mishu answers
Dear Pat: Sometimes people (or animals) are grumpy because they’re in distress, pain, or feeling stressed. The other day my human took me to meet a man. He was nice, but I really, really had to poop… so I kept barking at the man. After I did my business, I was a lot friendlier. Try to understand why these people are grumpy. Maybe you can help them and they’ll be nicer, or at least you won’t be as offended…. <3 Mishu
Read more of Dear Mishu’s advice on how to turn an enemy into a friend
Mishu on responsibility
“Accepting responsibility for something does not mean you are at fault. You’re just responsible”
~ Dear Mishu
Do you know that you’re a celebrity?
Did someone say celery? Mmmm…. sounds delicious
The Inside Story
Celebrity? Mishu could not be less interested! In fact, she’s so not interested in being a celebrity that she doesn’t even know that word. For her, it might as well be celery.
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Trouble studying because of your phone? Bruno asks, Dear Mishu answers
Dear Bruno: Are you a doctor on call? A parent whose kid is outside? If not – put your phone in another room and turn it to silent!…. When you’ve finished your studies, maybe you’ll be *important* enough to need to be reached at all times…. Do you think I’d be able to learn a new trick with squirrels running around?
The Inside Story
Our smartphones bring us a lot of convenience, fun, and connection to the world. But they can also be a source of stress. This is especially true when they distract us from doing what we need to do to reach our goals. Cell phones can also pose some health risks, so it’s a good idea in general not to have them near or on your body at all times.
Juan asks about Freedom; Mishu answers
Dear Juan,
I wish I could run as fast as I can for as long as I want, but I wouldn’t want to give up treats, a comfy place to sleep, and my humans…. Did you know that some humans they aren’t free – and they also don’t get good food, a comfy place to sleep or to be with the people they love? Human trafficking is a terrible problem. You can help by visiting my friends @FreedomUnitedHQ
The Inside Story
As many of you know, Dear Mishu had a tough puppyhood in a place where animals are often neglected. There are so many animals in this situation in the world, that it can be easy to overlook the horrible crimes we humans enact on our own species.
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"The feel of the warm earth keeps me grounded" - Dear Mishu.
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What’s your favorite food? Aimee asks, Mishu answers.
Dear Aimee,
I’ll eat anything. It must be my proud street-dog heritage – I’ve got some scavenger in me! … A lot of us with difficult pasts focus on the negatives, but we should remember that it gave us many things: resilience, flexibility, an appreciation for life and a willingness to eat anything!
The Inside Story
Yes, Mishu really will eat anything, including things she’s not supposed to eat.
She’s not like some dogs who you have to measure their food or they’ll eat everything in the bowl. Even if it’s her favorite food, Mishu will generally stop when she’s no longer hungry and leave some food in the bowl.
