From Edgar, Oscar and Elizabeth Little How many men have come out with a new era in their life from reading a book. ~ Henry David Thoreau, Walden For me, it was not reading, but receiving a book that marked a new era in my life. In the summer of 2000, a boy I had just met while studying in […]
There must be a sale. Either that or there has been a colon breakthrough in the news that I missed from being stuck in the gym for the past week. I have received at least a dozen juice recipe emails from my readers regarding colon cleansing, asking or touting its benefits, or asking how it can help them lead a […]
For those who are thinking of adding a new four-legged companion to their life, it is certainly an exciting time. However, it is also a great decision to add a pet to the house. Having the right supplies on hand will ease the transition for both the owner and the kitten. Here are the five most critical items to stock […]
It is no secret that exercise is one of the key ingredients for a long and healthy life and this is also true for our pets. Unlike humans, cats don’t need 20 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 times a week to stay fit. They also don’t need to be walked multiple times a day like dogs, but they do need […]
Poor Record of Common Approaches to Divorce Recovery The three most common approaches to facilitating divorce recovery are divorce support groups, individual psychotherapy, and the simple passage of time. The success of these three approaches is abysmal. Sixty-six percent of second marriages and 75% of third marriages also end in divorce. Additionally, long-term mistrust and animosity between ex-spouses is common, […]
When people decide to have a cat as a pet, they are faced with the dilemma of adopting or buying one. You can always buy a kitten from a well-known cat breeder, which is the best option if you are going for a purebred feline. However, there are several reasons why a kitten or cat from a shelter or rescue […]
People often say that a family is perfect and complete only when there are parents, children, and a lovable dog. One of people’s best options as a pet is a puppy. The reason for this is that puppies have great lovable appeal. The children in the family especially love puppies and they like to play with these puppies all day. […]
A Great Dane is a huge dog that is a great family dog and can fend off children. A Havanese rescue dog, if you look at the information available, is not a huge dog and would probably have to run away from children. The Havanese does not grow very large, as he is usually only 29 centimeters long when fully […]
It has been almost a year since I had a very bad experience with the rescue of a local puppy mill. That experience led me to begin researching the various aspects of puppy mills and dog rescues. In this research, I have come across far too many activities that are the work of truly sordid people. Even when I start […]
Some exasperated dog owners have asked me, “How do you train a Pit Bull not to bite?” My answer is always: “That depends.” It will be easier to get your Pitbull to stop biting if it is a puppy. Unfortunately, if your Pitbull is past the puppy stage, breaking the biting habit will be more challenging. But it can be […]
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