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About me - Amy Denney

I am the fifth child out of seven. I also have a twin sister.

I have five children; four boys and one girl. David is 20, Sarah is 14, Austin is 13, James is 9 and my baby Andrew is 6.

I am very devoted to my two dogs. I have a 5 year old rat terrier mix boy

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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to find a reputable dog breeder: 1 of 7
As more and more puppy mills are being found and shut down across the country, the general public is becoming aware of the problem. We are starting to see news stories on the T.V. showing three or four filthy, matted dogs shoved into a tiny wire cage barking and pleading to get out. These cages are just piled one on top of an... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Responsibility and cruelty: Where to draw the line: 1 of 6
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. It is not only expensive but also very time consuming. Everyone loves that cute little puppy but that little puppy is going to grow and it is going to need food, vet care, training, grooming and the list goes on. When thinking about this subject, I keep going back to a television show tha... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Why preschool teachers should be paid and treated the same as public school teachers: 2 of 11
Yes, preschool teachers should be paid and treated the same as public school teachers. There may be some confusion as to the role of a preschool teacher. I feel that at times they are confused with daycare providers. There is a big difference.Preschool teachers do have a curriculum to follow. They are responsible for actually... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Dealing with the death of an estranged father: 5 of 25
My husband is the third child out of a family of five. His parents divorced when he was eight years old. In the beginning, his father stayed in their lives. But very quickly that changed. He started getting behind on child support. It was not long after that when he would not show up to get the children for his visitations. M... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology How smart is your dog: 2 of 10
I am a real dog lover and have always felt that a house is not a home unless a dog is in it. Over the years I have had many different dogs. I have loved them all but honestly some are smarter than others. My twin sister works at a vet's office on the boarding kennel side. On many occasions she will have a dog whose family doe... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Don't be a single pet household: 1 of 5
I have truly been blessed with a wonderful dog named Frankie. He was a rescue and had a difficult life before he came to live with my family when he was three-years-old. He is a small white dog with big black spots, huge ears and a tail longer than his whole body. For the first month that he lived with us, he completely dista... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Grief: Loss of a loved one while pregnant: 1 of 5
My husband and I had just found out that we were going to have a son and could not wait to share this wonderful information with our families. We both had children from our previous marriages but this was our first child together. I believe my father-in-law was the most excited. He loved children. He was a physically huge, ve... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I won't admit I watch soap operas: 3 of 13
Why I won't admit to watching soap operas is because it presents such a negative image. A picture comes to mind of a lazy woman sitting on the coach, house a mess, eating chocolate and staring intently at the T.V. as her husband is hard at work and her poor little children will be coming home from school and will have nothing... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is the Child Health Bill (SCHIP) aimed at expanding government or helping kids?: 1 of 4
I am ashamed to say that I do not follow the ins and outs of politics and the government dealings like I should as a citizen of the United States. But I can tell you from personal experience how (SCHIP) has helped my family.We are a middle class family that works extremely hard. My husband has a good job and works 12 hours da... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings Who regrets having a twin sister: 1 of 4
Growing up with a twin sister, there were many times when I thought or said, "I wish I never had a twin sister." She always knew just the right button to push to upset me the most. She dated the guy I had a crush on in high school. She was always taking my stuff. I regretted have a twin sister then because I felt like I was a... More..