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I'm a 33 year old single mom to three great kids. They keep me going even when I think there's nothing more I can take. I recently got engaged, and although there are some issues in my relationship, we're working on them. I also have a bunch of cats and 1

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Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology The cat's meow: What cat noises really mean: 20 of 36
Ah, the verbalization of the feline. It's never the same with any two cats. I've had more than a dozen cats in my lifetime, and each one of them had a different tone and a different way to tell me exactly what it is they want/need/insist upon. Much of the "chatter" I hear from my cats is also backed up with body language tha... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Introducing rats as pets: 14 of 20
"You got a WHAT for a pet?" Those were the words I heard my grandmother say to me when I got my first rat, Smokey. Most people who think of rats think of sewers full of dirty rodents, pillaging garbage bins for meals, and passing on diseases. That is not the case with domesticated rats. Currently, I do not own one, but event... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Should dogs that attack humans be put down?: 24 of 30
To say all dogs who attack humans should be put down is not only wrong, inhumane, but also unrealistic. Unfortunately, I read in the papers and on the Internet about countless dog attacks and I wonder if they could have been avoided. Most times, when an attack occurs, the dog is quarantined for a period of time to undergo te... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Should we be banning certain dog breeds?: 58 of 64
Pit bulls, Rottwielers, Doberman Pinchers, Boxers; these breeds all have something in common. Somewhere someone is trying to have them banned. Is this the right thing to do? My answer is a resounding NO! Certain breeds, like the ones I mentioned, are deemed "aggressive" and then stereotyped as such by the media world on a re... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to promote harmony between dogs and cats: 16 of 17
I've had both dogs and cats most of my life. There is a way to ensure they will get along, no matter what the age of the animal. Whenever you bring a new pet into your home, other pets who already live there are going to guard their territory. There's going to be a few issues, no matter what you do. It's in a dogs nature to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 56 of 56
I've grown up with dogs. As far as I can remember, my Dad had always had at least two of them running around the house. My family tends to like Bigger breeds, like Labradors and Huskies and the like. Last year, I decided it was time for my kids to have a dog. My parents' neighbor's dog had just had 16 puppies not long before... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Why some people love their pets as if they were babies: 32 of 32
I am a mother to three wonderful "human" children, but I also am a mother to one "Canine" child and 3 "Feline" children. All four of my four legged children are very spoiled and very loved. My dog sleeps at my feet or with my children, depending on her mood. Usually, it's almost like she's working shifts between all of us. S... More..