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May 3-9 is American Humane Association's Be Kind to Animals Week, perfectly timed with Mother's Day! Join the historic event that's been celebrated si
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The new Animal taking Center Stage is Animal WELFARE! Rather than watching elephants perform, we can instead enjoy seeing them happy in healthy places
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I'm happy to report that Pet-Friendly Francie received a 5-Star rating from Reader's Favorite. I'm thrilled and humbled as you can imagine. Official r
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As you can see, one of my cats took a catnap while reading last night. Thought you'd get a kick out of her worldly tastes. More cat stories t
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Recently, I discovered a program called Writers in the Schools, by way of my parents. They had returned from a cousin-reunion waving a book. The title
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Did you know: If you lived in the 17th century, a black swan would fall in the same category as a dragon or a fairy? Who knew? (I had no clue until
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Today I’m piggybacking on a beloved classic: All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten. As we sink into a nook to read our Nook - or
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I am blessed to live on the edge of a forest, with creatures great and small. Not only do I find myself greeted on my hikes by a pair of kissing raven