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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 > Rodents Common health problems of chinchillas: 2 of 4
Like all pets, chinchillas come with their list of health problems and because they live so long (15-20 years) it is very possible you may encounter at least one of these problems in their lifetime. Malocclusion (often just called Malo for short) The condition is a problem with the growth of the teeth, when the roots grow so... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Taming your pet: 1 of 2
Depending on what type of pet you have will determine how you need to go about taming it. Certain animals are prey in nature and some predators. However, there are some basics that go with taming any pet. Trust The main key to taming a pet is earning the trust of the animal. This of course requires patience. Never grab at an... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents How to care for a flying squirrel: 1 of 1
Flying Squirrels are amazing pets. Whether you have a Southern flyer or a Northern flyer, both generally need the same basic requirements. First and foremost before getting a flyer be sure they are legal in your area as many places either have made it illegal to own them or require a permit. Don't take the chance that your f... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Caring for your dog's teeth: 11 of 21
Most owners don't realize how important it is to take care of their dog's teeth. Most don't ever realize they have to do anything, after all wolves and other wild canines don't have someone to brush their teeth, right? Well that is true, but they also have a different diet. See in the wild canines are biting through hide, fu... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to make the choice between a cat or a dog as a pet: 35 of 65
It's definatly a personal preferance between a cat or dog, I mean both can be loving and playful and there for you when you need them. But there are certain qualities in each animal that makes people usually decide between one or the other. My personal preferance is dogs. I grew up with dogs and have seen how loyal and intel... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Acquiring dogs: Adopt or purchase: 14 of 26
I grew up with dogs from a number of different sources from free dogs to shelter dogs to dogs from breeders. By far I would rather adopt a dog from the shelter. To me saving a life is a big bonus in adopting a shelter dog. These dogs have usually had a rough life and knowing that you are giving them a better life makes you f... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Basic online communication tips: 11 of 20
You don't have to learn the new language of the internet in order to communicate online, but it sure helps to know some of these new ways to say things. It also is handy to use emoticons to express some of your emotions if you don't know how to say something. Sometimes you also need to explain things in more detail or say ce... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to survive if lost in the woods: 8 of 14
The necessities of life are food, shelter and water. You need to stay calm and then focus on survival. First thing is to find water. If you happen to have a tarp, garbage bag or a plastic poncho of some sort you can easily obtain water. You must dig a hole, preferably in a sunny spot. Place a cup, bowl or something that can ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pets and heaven: 13 of 22
In my own personal belief, animals most definatly do go to Heaven. I believe that even if animals don't have "souls", that because they are totally innocent, God would not leave them behind. People have tried to prove that animals don't have souls, but whether they do or not, the spirit, whatever it is that keeps us alive, w... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Tips for housing your chinchilla: 3 of 5
Chinchillas require a surprising amount of room. Not only do they love to run and jump, but leap and bound. They are very active little guys who also love to chew.A cage needs to be big enough that they can leap and jump. A cage of 3 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft is what I recommend even for a single chinchilla. In this cage you will wan... More..