Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk | Substack

Welcome to Like People, Like Pets

Start here for the ins and outs of what this newsletter's about!

Jun 22, 2024 • Cindy Ojczyk

Mom Loves the Dogs More: Chapter One - Sierra

Plus, newsletter updates and dogs are worth it.

Jan 11 • Cindy Ojczyk

Why Is This Picture Worth a 1,000 Gratitudes?

Plus, a TV appearance, newsletter news, & a reader favorite

Dec 31, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Ten ways to support homeless pets this holiday

...even if you're broke

Published on Dog Wise • Dec 30, 2025

PETSTACK: Who Rescued Who

Plus, a book to save lives, shelters as canaries in the coalmine, a retreat for shelter workers and rescuers

Dec 13, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Most Popular

Nour, the Little Light Who Refuses to Dim, is Ready for Adoption

Oct 27, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Is It Cruel to Abandon a Pet?

Jul 30, 2024 • Cindy Ojczyk

Not Much Happened but One Small Miracle

Dec 7, 2024 • Cindy Ojczyk

Affordable & Free Routine Veterinary Care for Your Pet

Jul 12, 2024 • Cindy Ojczyk

Welcome, reader. Come on in.

People & Pets

Why Is This Picture Worth a 1,000 Gratitudes?

Plus, a TV appearance, newsletter news, & a reader favorite

Dec 31, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Forget the Holiday Crowd. One Good Friend May be Enough

Plus, a fundraiser, a poker-related podcast, & Shiloh on TV

Dec 6, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

How to Help Shelter Pets when You Don’t Have Cash: Stomp Cans!

Plus, a cool podcast, book marketing tips, a 5-star review

Nov 26, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Nour, the Little Light Who Refuses to Dim, is Ready for Adoption

Plus, a crazy cat lady, dogs & brews, connecting with teens

Oct 27, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

PetStack

PETSTACK: Who Rescued Who

Plus, a book to save lives, shelters as canaries in the coalmine, a retreat for shelter workers and rescuers

Dec 13, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

What Mysteries Lurk Behind Those Tails?

Plus, hot dogs, origin stories, traveling with dogs, Emmy.

Jul 5, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Do Your Pets Make You More Courageous?

Also: people helping pets, a new book unveiled, an animal rescuer retreat

Jun 5, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Is Your Pet the Reason You Get Up in the Morning?

How animal bonds forge human purpose.

Apr 18, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Read MOM Chapters

Mom Loves the Dogs More: Chapter One - Sierra

Plus, newsletter updates and dogs are worth it.

Jan 11 • Cindy Ojczyk

Book Publishing & Promotion

Ten Book Marketing Tips from a Beginner Book Marketer

I’d been waiting in the customer service line of a large, local bookstore long enough for my nerves to give way to scrolling.

Nov 10, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

My Heart Soared with Unexpected Gratitude on Book Launch Day

Plus, a media interview and two writer friends launch books

Sep 19, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

My Unusual Method for Writing a Book

Plus, there's still time to join my book launch team

Sep 6, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

Why I Wrote My Memoir Might Surprise You

Plus, an invitation to join my book launch team.

Aug 30, 2025 • Cindy Ojczyk

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