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When I was young we had a cat named Calico, we were moving to another Country (New Zealand) for a year, so gave her to what most people think is an ideal home for cats... a farm. When we returned we learned that Calico had been beaten up by the farm cats,

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Cats that have changed our lives: 4 of 79

For most people, the cat that changed their lives is one that they owned. For me, it was all the cats who never had owners. These cats were the ones who set my life path to what it is today, and made a real impact on me. They changed my life forever. The scene was me and mom doing dishes, she was washing, I was drying. I was...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Which dog breed makes the best pet?: 2 of 39

There are several hundred dog breeds throughout the world. Some are more available in some areas of the world than are others. Determining which breed is the best pet because different breeds work best for different types of people according to what they expect and want out of a pet. -Dogs for Families- If you have children ...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should you buy someone a pet for Christmas?: 1 of 19

Although it is a sweet notion, that of a person finding a new puppy under the Christmas tree, it is not a fair one, either for the the new owner, or for the pet. You should not get a person a pet for Christmas, or their Birthday, or for any surprise gift. As cute as it may seem, it is a possible disaster in the making for se...
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) The top 3 questions to ask yourself before moving in with your significant other: 1 of 18

Before you move in with your significant other there are three questions you should both ask to be sure you are not rushing into making an impulse decision. 1. Are our long term goals and expectations the same? Sometimes people move in and one person assumes they are headed toward marriage and the other thinks differen...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Choosing between a purebred and mixed breed puppy: 1 of 16

Is there nothing cuter than a puppy? Is there no harder decision for a potential new owner than picking one? One of the first things a person needs to consider is do they want a purebred or a mixed breed puppy? Some people immediately say they want a purebred, but they may be saying this because they view the dog as a status...
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Should women who are arrested for prostitution have their names and addresses published in a local newspaper?: 2 of 29

What would be the gain of publishing the name of a woman arrested for prostitution? Nothing. Sadly most women enter this field not out of choice, but out of necessity or loss. Many women who resort to prostitution do so because they feel dysfunctional in society, many were abused as children, often at the hands of their pare...
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The pros and cons of buying foods in bulk: 1 of 14

Buying food in bulk has been suggested as a good way of saving money, but if a consumer is not careful, buying food this way can be a huge waste of cash. Let us look at some of the pros and cons of buying food in bulk. -Pros of Buying Food in Bulk- Money Savings Generally bulk foods are cheaper. Ther...
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants?: 4 of 48

Heck, you cannot even trust people you meet in person to be honest when it comes to dating. There is no way you should trust somebody you meet in an on-line dating site. Anyone can say they are something they are not; slightly taller, slightly younger, a tad older, a bit thinner, even gender may be altered. There is no way t...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to take care of outdoor pets during winter: 1 of 12

Every winter sees a set of problems for our outdoor pets. Even if you have been through several winters with your pet already, there are still many factors worth considering and remebering to make future winters more pleasant for your furry friend. 1. Veterinarian Care. Before winter sets in have a veterinaria...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Is a purebred dog better than a mutt?: 1 of 11

Some people look at mutts with a view of snobbery. They would never own anything other than a purebred. Purebred, however, does not mean quality. There are probably more low quality purebred dogs than there are good quality ones. Many people have simply bred their dogs because they were purebreds, and for no other reason tha...