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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to make the choice between a cat or a dog as a pet: 3 of 65
Pets fill those places within us we didn't know were empty. Anyone living alone could benefit tremendously by getting a cat or a dog. Coming home to an empty place can be depressing but having your furry little four-legged friend greet you happily at the door can make a big difference. While there is a certain amount of resp... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Should dogs that attack humans be put down?: 2 of 30
Dogs that attack humans should be restrained while the incident is being investigated. If it was a fatal attack with no evidence of provocation, the dog should be put down. Most dogs usually don't attack humans unless they're provoked. Determining whether or not a dog had a valid reason for an attack on a human is a very dif... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health What to do when a cat has kittens: 1 of 6
In most cases, a cat doesn't need any help to have her kittens. Typically, she has already marked places to go to when she goes into labor. However, if she's an indoor cat and you plan on letting her deliver the kittens in the house, you need to keep an eye on her or she could end up having them in a place you don't want her... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What to do when you suspect neglect or abuse of dogs: 3 of 15
What a sick, pathetic world this would be if animal cruelty were to be ignored. Thankfully, any ill intentions towards an innocent animal will not be tolerated by most people. To mistreat an animal is along the same lines as child abuse. However, when it comes to animal abuse, the laws are not nearly as strict. Just a few ye... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Keeping ducks as pets: 1 of 5
Keeping ducks as a pet depends a great deal on your living arrangements. My family and I lived in a suburban area on a lake where ducks were quite a nuisance. They were constantly laying eggs in and around people's houses and when they hatch, it can smell pretty bad. They also poop all over patios and driveways so people wou... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The best dog breeds for lazy people: 6 of 25
The best dog breed for lazy people was the very thing I was looking for years ago. I wasn't necessarily lazy and would love to have been able to run and play with a dog. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and couldn't walk very far and couldn't run at all. Living alone and not getting out much, I really... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to lower nitrates in a saltwater aquarium: 3 of 10
The best and most efficient way to lower nitrates in a saltwater aquarium, is to keep it clean and filtered. There are several filtering methods available on the market today. If you have a sizable collection of saltwater species, perhaps you should invest in a high quality filtering system. But in most cases, high nitrate l... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 27 of 89
Before getting a pet, you should realistically go over all that is entailed in being a responsible pet owner and what kind of pet would be right for you. There are many things to consider before getting a pet. The first consideration and one of the most important should be the veterinarian bills. Even after getting their sho... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds The best dogs for apartment living: 15 of 38
The best dogs for apartment living are the ones you feel the most comfortable with. There is no certain breed that's necessarily perfect for apartment living. While it's true that smaller dogs take up less space, they tend to be a bit more high-strung than larger dogs. Also, many small dogs, especially tiny ones, tend to be ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) How to overcome a fear of horses: 5 of 12
Overcoming your fear of horses is easier said than done for me after the terrible experience I had with an Arabian quarter horse. Shannon was a beautiful dark-brown stallion and I adored him. He was a little over two years old when we got him and having never been gelded, he was a real handful, and very smart. One day, my hu... More..