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I am a retired teacher of British Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing. I also taught grammar and writing skills and adult education at a local technical college and tutored for the English Department at Abraham Baldwin College. I served as

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find someone who loves you and your pets: 6 of 87
Had it with on-line dating services? Frustrated by well-meaning friends who keep fixing you up with their relatives? Tired of meeting losers in the singles bars? Get a dog! HE can be your ultimate ally in finding and keeping a good match. First of all, dogs can be a wonderful ice breaker. What better way to meet people than ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best small family dogs: 2 of 22
When choosing an animal for a child, some parents assume that a small child needs a small animal. Ironically, the exact opposite is often true. Some of the most intractable equine breeds are the smallest, like the Shetland Pony, for example. The same is somewhat true for dogs. For instance, the smallest breed, the Chihuahua,... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 7 of 71
Before I begin discussing the best breeds for guard dog work, I want to first distinguish between a guard dog and a watch dog. Many people use these terms interchangeably, when if fact, they are entirely different. A watch dog serves as an alarm to signal you by barking when someone or something approaches you, a family memb... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to fall off a horse and avoid injury: 2 of 18
Okay, FINALLY a topic I know all about! Before I got old and fat, I was always on a horse. Now I'd have to ride a Clydesdale. But in my younger years, I owned, trained, and bred a number of equines. When you ride as much as I did, and as many different animals as I did, sooner or later you're going to fall off. I would ride ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Symptoms of canine influenza in dogs: 1 of 9
Canine influenza, or dog flu, actually refers to several respiratory illnesses cause by any of the Infuenzavirus A-type viruses. Of major concern is the equine influenza virus H3N8, which in 2004 was linked to the disease in canines. Since the virus is a new mutation, dogs have had little exposure, so have not had time to cr... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Why dogs are more loyal than cats: 3 of 26
Have you ever heard anyone refer to a cat as "man's best friend"? Have you ever heard anyone refer to a faithful friend as being "as loyal as any cat"? Of course, not, and you probably never will. It is not a cat's instinct to be loyal, but loyalty is imbedded in dogs through thousands of years of genetics. For comparison's ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 12 of 102
When it comes to choosing a family pet, a visit to your local shelter or rescue group is often your best bet. You'll usually have a wide range of choices, all eagerly seeking a permanent home. Rescues will include dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and males and females. Many rescues frequently have purebred dogs up for adopti... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Suggestions for Chihuahua names: 1 of 8
Chihuahuas are very popular these days, largely due to that famous Taco Bell pooch on the TV commercials. When choosing a name for your pup, you first need to decide your dog's major role. will he serve mostly as a pet, a watch dog, or as a fashion accessory? The name should fit the canine. If your chihuahua is going to serv... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Do animals have rights?: 9 of 64
If you want to start a heated debate at your next social gathering, just toss out the topic of animal rights. You'll have vegans and hunters ready to swap punches before the night is done! Obviously, there is no one answer to the question that everyone will agree with. Animal rights is a nebulous area where we are all forced... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet: 16 of 102
I have always been a virtual magnet for stray pets. We lived in a remote rural area for years, and irresponsible owners were often dropping off animals near our home. Being the soft-hearted animal lover I am, we took in or found homes for a multitude of dogs and cats. Once we even adopted an unwanted bull! I'm sure there was... More..