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Victoria has sold 18 articles in Marketplace on various topics (not reflected on new badge) and having award-winning poetry published in US and Canada, has given her the confidence to explore a wider variety of writing genres.

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to find a new home for your pet: 1 of 9
Whenever a new pet is brought home and lovingly joins the family circle, it is never with the thought of later having to place it in another home. Rather, there is excitement and much happiness. Pet lovers bring home a furry friend with the best of intentions, and look forward to many happy years of sharing a loving bond with... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to find a good home for a pet: 2 of 17
Hopefully you will never be in this position. Yet, it is happening far too often, and It is the worse case scenario. Due to the economic downturn and/or an unexpected job loss, many are in the heartbreaking position of having to surrender their beloved pet when their home is foreclosed upon. For many pet owners, this would be... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: The Canada goose: 3 of 13
A Canadian goose is an amazing, incredible bird. Identified as the Branta Canadensis species, these birds have many fine qualities from which we humans could learn a few lessons. However, first some bird facts must be shared.The Canadian goose is mostly greyish-brown in color. He has a black head with a white chin strap. When... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds The most intelligent bird: 3 of 11
Depending on how one defines "intelligence", my vote is cast for the Canadian goose. Why? Canadian geese are "heart smart". By that I mean to say, their characteristics could teach us humans a lot about life, if we observed and followed their ways more closely. Intelligence can be examined and measured in many different ways... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Introducing a new kitten to your dog: 6 of 21
Before we begin with the basics of introducing the new kitten to your dog, there are certain things to keep in mind!Up until the new kitten becomes an official member of your family, your dog has not had to share your attention and affection with any other furry little friends ! Quite naturally he or she has been feeling like... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Foster care: An economical way to help pets in need: 3 of 9
Pet shelters are overcrowded and most are strained to their financial limits. With a hard-hit economy, like we are enduring now, the need for pet foster care has grown tremendously. In September, 2008, Time magazine wrote an article entitled "21 Ways to Serve in America." One of these 21 ways was to "Take Home an Animal." Th... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The ugliest dog breeds: 2 of 6
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Truer words were never more spoken when it comes to our family dog, Taco Cocoa. Dear Taco Cocoa is a Katrina rescue dog who belongs to my daughter and 13 year old grandson.Taco Cocoa is supposed to be a Chihuahua. But, somehow she inherited ears the size of what might be more in keeping w... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health The pros and cons of pet insurance: 2 of 5
Due to the availability of advanced medical treatment for pets, such as chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the cost of pet health care has escalated greatly. For instance, an MRI can cost over $1,000. This is a wonderful diagnostic tool, but at a great expense for most pet owners who can least afford it. Also, the cost ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for helping a wounded wild bird: 5 of 12
Thankfully, I have never had to help a wounded wild bird and I hope I never have to. It is a sad thing. However, I would like to share with you a true story of a breed of wild bird that helps its own when in trouble.If we humans observed their ways more closely, perhaps more of us could be better neighbors to each other, no m... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Goat breed facts: Kinder: 1 of 1
Goat breed: Kinder The Kinder goat breed came into existence in 1986. In the state of Washington, USA, on the Zederkamm Farm, the owner had a Nubian goat who bred all the female does. A purebred Nubian goat is very desirable for its milk. When the last Nubian goat died, an experiment was tried. A Nubian female goat was bred ... More..