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About me - Sally Longson

I've been an animal lover and volunteer all my life, and wanted to bring all the skills I've developed to help improve the wellbeing and happiness of people and animals worldwide.

To this end, I've a site together, http://www.getactivewithanimals.com,

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Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) Visitor's guide to the Netherlands: 1 of 3

We discovered Holland on a family touring holiday which was supposed to end up in Denmark. But we got to Holland and discovered that there was so much to do and see there that we decided to postpone the delights of Denmark for another year. Holland has something for everyone, and lots to surprise the visitor. People tend to ...
Travel > Europe Destinations (Other) Weekend getaway ideas in Europe: 3 of 8

There are a huge number of places you can enjoy a get-away weekend break in Europe, and one of the first considerations is your starting point (i.e. the place you're having the break from) and whether you wish to fly or not, or take the train or ship. One of my favourite places to have a break from the UK is Bruges, known as...
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for networking your way to a new job: 4 of 8

Networking is an invaluable tool in life and in any career, so much so that people often use their networking skills without even realizing they are doing it. If you're looking to find a new job or change career, your networking efforts need to be targeted. A key first point it to identify what you want, be it information, a...
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How to find a good cattery: 2 of 4

If your cat is a nervous sort, it may be best for him to be in a cattery which does not offer boarding for dogs as well. Some cats may be upset by the near presence of dogs, especially if they aren't used to them, although cats and dogs shouldn't come face to face with each other. Establishments taking both cats and dogs on ...
Pets & Animals > Pets & Animals (Other) Animal charity profiles: Pets As Therapy (P.A.T): 1 of 2

Pets as Therapy is a simply wonderful charity. I recall the day we took my uncle to a home where pets visited with this scheme. As an animal lover, and someone who passionately believes in the magic pets bring to people, it made the home much more human to me - the staff there appreciated the joy pets bring to people and the...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Lessons learned from studying abroad: 1 of 2

I spent several years studying abroad and what a great experience it was! I highly recommend it to anyone of any age. My study abroad experience was in the US; I took part in an exchange programme as part of my degree. I learnt a great deal about America and also about myself and my ability to adapt to another culture and li...
Travel > France Destinations What the south of France is famous for: 1 of 2

The south of France is famous for the wonderful Camargue horses. You'll find these incredible animals by flying into Montpellier airport. No, they aren't meeting you at Customs, intelligent as they are; they are situated in a triangular area near the airport on the Rhone Delta, where you will find them roaming wildly and hel...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Guide to shopping for your pet online in the UK: 1 of 1

Purchase Pets' Products On-Line If you're a pet owner, you'll know that the relationship between you and your cherished animal is a very special one indeed. UK pet owners are really pushing the boat out to show their pets how much they love them some are even willing to spend more on their pets' Christmas and birthday presen...
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Traveling in Sussex by bus: 1 of 1

In these days of global warming, we all need to do our bit to change the way we get from A to B. With this in mind, when I went to a business event in Sussex recently, I decided to take the bus. Our bus goes from the top of our road (a five to six minute walk, good for the muscles in the bottom as you head up the hill), and ...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Helping the Panda after the earthquake: 1 of 1

It has been terrible to watch the pictures coming from China recently after the earthquakes and aftershocks there. Both animals and humans have been affected; of the animal variety, the Wolong Panda Reserve sits right close to the centre of where the first large earthquake struck on Monday 12 May. There are about 1,590 panda...