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			 | Here's To the Dedicated Wives In the course of my day at the hospital I come in to contact with a lot of people and I come into contact with a lot of loving family members.  This little paragraph is about the wives...  I am in awe of the real love, attention, loyalty...
 
 Home For The Holidays:  Avoid Aging Parents Becoming A Burden
 By not planning for the future we guarantee that we will leave our children with a tremendous burden. Just about the time they are preparing for their own retirement and their children's college education, adult children often are overwhelmed...
 
 How the Hopi Create Their World
 God gives food to every bird, but does not throw it into the nest. -Montenegrin Proverb
 "Do you hear that?" I whispered to my friend Tobias.
 "No, what?" he answered under his breath.
 "Drumming. The sound of soft, distant drumming."
 "No,...
 
 MORAL ARMOR'S Irrational Parenting, Part II
 Handing Down Malignancy.  
 
Children may begin bright and eager to face the world, but are often inundated with the conditioning of their fear-ridden predecessors speaking of lost dreams—taken by no one in particular. Their guardians appear...
 
 Stairlifts - A Guide For The Disabled And Elderly
 Many elderly people face a difficult choice in their later years, as their ability to tackle the stairs in their houses becomes more difficult. Do they sell the houses they love and move into a bungalow or sheltered accommodation or do they convert...
 
 
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			| Renting With Pets 
 It's disappointing when the only thing holding someone back from that perfect apartment is a "no pets allowed" clause. Rather than going through the extra effort of finding a rental unit which fits their personal criteria and accepts their pet, some people think they have no other choice than to leave Fido or Fifi behind. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has created a web site dedicated to easing the difficulties of finding a great apartment that will welcome both you and your pet.
 
 According to the Humane Society, 'moving', and 'the landlord won't allow' are the top reasons given by pet owners when relinquishing their dogs or cats to animal shelters. Brooke County Animal Shelter puts anywhere from twenty to thirty animals to sleep per day. "It's not something we enjoy. We try to save as many animals for as long as we can, but we can only do so much," says one employee.
 
 Making an extra effort to find a place which will accept you along with your pet may be time consuming, however, HSUS points out the benefits of pet ownership:
 
 # Pets provide companionship. There are few things more satisfying than the attention and affection of a good friend. Wagging tails, contented purrs, and adoring looks are all ways companion animals communicate with people and demonstrate their devotion. Many people talk to their pets and consider them members of the family.
 
 # Pets give us someone to care for. When you add up the small daily acts of caring for a pet - feeding, grooming, exercising
 
 
				
 - the sum total is a pet owner with a feeling of being needed. Having that sense of purpose and responsibility is a valuable learning tool for children and can help fight loneliness, boredom, and depression, especially in the elderly or socially isolated.
 
 # Pets help people be more sociable. People out walking their dogs have a greater tendency to socialize with passersby; their pets give them security and provide a ready-made topic for conversation. Even among families and friends, pets provide a focus of conversation and activity.
 
 # Pets stimulate exercise. Pets promote vitality through active exercise - such as brisk walking and outdoor games - or therapy for disabled hands through regular grooming of pets.
 
 # Pets comfort with touch. The gentle stroking of a pet can reduce stress and lower blood pressure and, when combined with quiet talk, create a feeling of relaxation, intimacy, and closeness.
 
 Hoping to reduce the number of animals unnecessarily put to sleep, the Humane Society attempts to bridge the gap between reluctant landlords and pet lovers by addressing the needs and concerns of both parties. Visit the HSUS web site at: http://www.rentwithpets.org/
 
 Also See:
 # Moving Your Pet
 # Pet Policies: Pleading Your Case Successfully
 # Are Your Pets Soiling Your Chances of Selling Your Home?
 
 
 
  About the Author 
 Since 1989 dan the roommate man has helped 1000's of people find roommates. Need help? Contact him at 800-487-8050 or www.roommateexpress.com
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