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I have been writing for a little over two years. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater and a Masters Degree in Communications and more than 20 years experience in television/film production and eight years experience in Marketing and Public Relations,

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 3 of 102
Adoption DayIt's 9 a.m. on a very, very cold Saturday morning at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter. Parker Paws volunteers and I walk dogs encouraging them to do their business before they're loaded in the adoption trailer. We groomed, walked and inoculated 12 dogs the day before to prepare them for an off-site ado... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to lend a helping hand to homeless pets: 1 of 24
Shelter Dogs Need Love TooI didn't get much sleep last night. I kept thinking about Lucy, Sonny, Piper, Cooper and Paco, only a few of the dogs I personally handled yesterday at the Weatherford/Parker County Animal Shelter.Like many of you, last week I watched the Oprah show which was about the horror of puppy mills. Think wh... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Grooming your dog: 1 of 16
Rubba Dub Dub a dog in a tubKeeping my dogs clean is not my favorite chore, but as they are all three indoor dogs, regular baths for each of them is a must. Knowing this was always going to be the case, one of the first things I requested when we built our house ten years ago was a utility sink in the garage. For years I hunc... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The joys that dogs give you in the circle of their lives: 4 of 50
Dog spelled backwards is GodIt has always pleased me that dog spelled backwards is God. I'm not saying that I believe that dogs are God, but I do believe that well balanced, happy dogs exhibit the fruits of the spirit that the apostle Paul writes about in Galatians."But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, k... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Are mandatory spaying and neutering laws an enforceable or practical idea?: 1 of 9
Would a neutering plan save pets? Absolutely, when enforced. It would also save tax payers money as the problem of overpopulation in shelters goes down.The Dallas City Council is considering a new ordinance to require mandatory spaying and neutering of pets, limits on how many pets can be kept in a single-family household, an... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Cruel encounters at the animal shelter: 1 of 9
The Plight of the Black DogOne of my favorite dogs is a black lab named Judge. He is owned by a good friend and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Judge is very large, very black and very regal. He is completely devoted to Stephanie and in my opinion, would give his life to save her. He has good house manners, travels well and is... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Pets as part of the family: 10 of 67
And Baby Makes Four?When I was in graduate school I was involved in a theater group in Fort Worth for several years. As my undergraduate degree was in theater, I was drawn to the stage and spent many late nights at auditions and rehearsals. One of the things I loved about this particular group of thespians was that the produc... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 10 of 56
A Dog by Any Other Name, is Still a DogYou've just brought home a new dog and it needs the perfect name. The name you choose says as much about you as it does about your new pup. It shows how you view your pet and your relationship with it. Some names can cause people to judge a dog and how they react towards the dog when the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Boarding kennels: Pros and cons: 2 of 11
Finding Your Pets the Right Place to Stay While You're AwaySummer is officially here in Texas. School is out and many of us are looking forward to going on vacation. Finding your pets a place to stay while you're away is an essential part of planning for your journey.We have indoor dogs and leaving them out in the yard with a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Deciding to euthanize a pet: 6 of 28
The most difficult decision a pet owner makesAs I stood looking at the x-ray and listening to our vet speak, I bit my lip and my eyes filled with tears. Rosie, our little Border Terrier from England, had hurt her shoulder and the x-ray showed that her spine was full of arthritis. To make matters worse, her blood work showed e... More..