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I'm 21 years old. Loved writing, drawing, and animals all my life. Published a book when I was 17 that I started writing when I was 12, called "Hide with the Wolves".Love the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking. Had my beautiful baby girl April 8th, 2008!

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Do rescued animals make good pets?: 40 of 105
Rescued animals can be some of the best pets you can find. It's like they know that you saved their lives. That sad look in their eyes when you see them in the shelter changes to that deep loving adoration.You may get a rescued pet that is already trained, already fixed, and up to date on shots. They seem to be so willing to... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to fund college if you're not rich: 7 of 18
My family has never been well off. Even as a small child I figured I had no chance of going to college because it was expensive and I knew my parents couldn't afford it. Many kids when small figure they will go, their parents will come up with the money some how, but I knew well enough that that wasn't going to happen. My pa... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Overview of extra-large dog breeds: 2 of 5
For many people, extra-large dogs seem to be the only choice with their generally calm nature and usually protective instincts. Not all dogs in this size category may show these two characteristics but most breeds do. There are many choices when it comes to selecting one of the extra-large dog breeds. Some of the excellent b... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to raise a Pit Bull: 2 of 5
Raising a pitbull is basically the same as raising any other breed of dog, but may require a little more work due to being a stubborn breed. In order to raise any pup right you need to first of all socialize the pup so that he will not grow to be frightened of new situations, people or other animals. As a young pup he should... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Explaining animal breeds: 2 of 5
Breeds, we hear the term all the time with almost every pet animal there is. Breeds are animals of the same species that have different characteristics. A beagle was bred mainly for rabbit and fox hunting. They have keen noses, floppy ears, short legs, and usually an upright tail with a white tip that works as a flag for the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 30 of 72
There is a large variety of dog breeds out there, but there are some that react different ways or are trained for specific things. It will depend upon the type of guard dog you are looking for as to which breed you may choose. Most breeds, if not all, fall into three groups (with a not guarding dog as a fourth): The Intimida... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Is the practice of declawing cats mutilation or maintenance?: 10 of 22
As someone who has seen cats be declawed while doing an internship at a vet clinic, I cannot ever imagine putting a beloved pet through the torture of declawing. A cat is first anesthitized so he is asleep during the procedure, of course. The paw is held and the pad pressed to bring the claws out. Then the vet proceeds to ch... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents How to raise chinchillas as pets: 7 of 15
Chinchillas are becoming more popular as pets, but still many people ask "What is that?" Some have asked "You mean Chihuahua?", but no they are not dogs. First of all most people like myself describe them as sort of a rabbit, squirrel, mouse cross. The ears are like a mouse's almost, body sort of like a rabbit and tail of a ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 44 of 89
There are many things to consider before you get any kind of pet. They are living beings and deserve a loving, clean, entertaining environment. Lifespan When considering any pet you must take into consideration how long the pet will live so you can get an idea of how long you will be caring for the pet, paying for health car... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 212 of 428
My life has always evolved around my pets. From the time I could physically take care of a pet, I had pets. Dogs have always been one of my favorite pets because their love is undying and their loyalty forever. Shiloh is my 13 year old beagle boy who I've had since I was 10. Listed in the paper for free, a four year old neut... More..