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Rachael worked as a veterinary technician for 15 years, managed Rep. Dennis Kucinich's 2008 Presidential campaign for Minnesota, and currently works in an inner city hospital and attends the University of MN getting her Masters in Nursing degree. She has

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should penalties for animal cruelty be more severe?: 1 of 8

Penalties for animal cruelty should absolutely be more severe. I worked as a veterinary technician for fifteen years and this is one of the reasons I am no longer in the field. More than half of my career as a technician was spent in emergency rooms and some of the things I am going to share may be shocking. One evening work...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Relationships: 18 of 89

You'll Never Forget You walk into the room, naked and wet You think I'm sleeping Drying your body in front of the closet I lay in bed, my heart is leaping Dressing yourself, you always catch me watching Feels we have eternity together But our days, they are only few You made this decision for both of us Chorus: And you will ...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Signs of a bad veterinarian: 1 of 3

Finding not only a good veterinarian but a great one can be extremely difficult. I worked as a veterinary technician for fifteen years and personally believe word of mouth is the best way to select a veterinarian. If you have several friends who are pet owners or work in the veterinary industry, find out where they take thei...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health When to put your pet down: 6 of 16

Saying Goodbye You may think my work as a veterinary technician over fifteen years would make euthanizing a pet easier for me. I have seen clients wait, when no spirit remains in a dog's sunken eyes. I have helped clients make their pet's final appointment. I must protect confidentiality and can only share with you two of my...
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Are murder sentences fair: 5 of 13

On September 29, 2003, my aunt Shelley was shot to death in the Hennepin County Courthouse downtown Minneapolis, MN. Her murderer received life for this offense. Fairness is not really the issue here, but how can we protect people like my aunt from the woman who killed her before it is too late? Her name was Susan Berkovitz ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Political promise: New faces emerging for 2012 Presidential election: 3 of 7

Hardly a newcomer to the democratic political scene, Dennis J. Kucinich was the youngest mayor of a major city, Cleveland, Ohio, at thirty one years old. Kucinich was born to lead the United states through our current economic situation, he knows it by personal experience. He grew up in Cleveland as the youngest of seven chi...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to decide to keep a crippled dog alive or not: 6 of 12

Ami's story In early spring of 2006, my life changed forever because of a dog. I saw his picture online, an ancient yellow Lab, white-faced, his eyes white with cataracts. Half of his face drooped with paralysis. My sympathetic heart melted instantly and I remember thinking, "If I don't take this dog, who will?" I called the...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to test a dog's temperament before adopting: 1 of 2

When adopting a young or adult dog from a local rescue or featured pet shelter day, there are many ways to test the temperament of your new canine companion. Adopting a dog is a lifetime commitment and you need to be sure that your new pet is the proper size, has the right energy level and is of the proper temperament and ex...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Hyperthermia in animals: Signs and treatments: 1 of 1

Hyperthermia is an elevated body temperature in mammals. I will focus on dogs and cats as they are the two most commonly kept pets in the United States. The effects of hyperthermia, or heat stroke, if left untreated, can cause permanent internal organ damage or even death. Dogs: Signs of hyperthermia- excessive panting, redd...
Local Guides > Minneapolis The best place to take your dog for a walk in Minneapolis, MN: 1 of 1

Best Dog Walking Places in Minneapolis Minneapolis has become increasingly dog friendly over the years, even boasting one of the Nation's top 5 dog parks. The Alimagnet Dog Park, www.alimagnetdogpark.org, has a heated shelter, heated water bowls, night lighting, swim area, small dog run and was featured in Dog Fancy Magazine...