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    and dogs) has it so easy, and cannot be so readily assured of its genetic survival---again, only cats and dogs have made the important transition, out of the wilderness and into the loving and protective arms of people. Smart move. But how did these animals, which are not part of the highest order of intelligent creatures, get so clever? Of course, some might argue that both cats and dogs are very bright, and there are certainly individual examples to support this. Still, neither cats nor dogs come

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    Of Mice and Men Essay A magnifying glass can make objects and clues more visible to the human eye. You can piece together these clues to help you see the bigger picture. Foreshadowing is very similar; it hints what will happen in the future of a book using clues. Foreshadowing is a very useful literary tool that is used by many authors. In the book, Of Mice and Men, the author John Steinbeck uses foreshadowing in many events. Of Mice and Men is a book about two migrant workers named George

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    Dog Is A Dog Like A Pro

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    Train your dog like a Pro Topic: Dog Training Organization: I organized my speech by topic. Specific Purpose: It is my goal to help you properly care for, socialize and train your dog in a positive, non-violent yet highly effective manner. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention getter: “It is estimated that 70-80 million dogs are owned in the United States, around 37-47 percent of all households” (ASPCA,2015). B. Relevance: Training your dog can prove satisfying for both pet and owner, having a dog in your

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    Nyarko 1 Nezumi Fox Nyarko Ms. Soto Writing April 20, 2016 A Man Best Friend Animals are known to be a man 's best friend. Studies have even shown that owning animals have been proven to have many health benefits that include but are not limited to, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, lowering triglycerides, reduce stress levels, and provide the owner with better mental health. C.W. Von Bergen says “For centuries people have noted the animals can have a positive influence on human

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    Pet abuse is very wrong in many ways because pets have feelings, lives, and rights. Imagine if you were beaten for no reason, forced to do something you did not want to do, and left to die. This is how many animals are treated everyday. Nobody should do this to animals, and it must be stopped. People can help in so many ways people cannot imagine. Animal cruelty and abuse is a nationwide problem rapidly growing in today's society. Truthfully, no one deserves that kind of treatment. What if it was

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    Puppy in the Window It’s nearly impossible to walk by a pet store and to ignore the cute puppies in the window. Their paws leaning against the glass, they’re begging us to take them home and out of an impulse, some people occasionally do. Taking a puppy home and introducing it to its new environment is usually associated with great joy. Their clumsy behavior, wagging tails, and curious noses make everyone smile, and you don’t have to be a dog lover to fall for these big puppy eyes. What a lot of people

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    Brittiany Monologue

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    in dismay. My dad has always said this to me and my sister. “Don’t bring nothing home that can make more of them little ones. I’d rather you bring home something that wasn’t moving than that.” Well, there go her

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    I originally picked the topic of therapy pets to research because it was always something I was incredibly curious about. I have considered perhaps, in the future, becoming the handler of a therapy animal as my love for animals has no bounds and I adore helping people; however, I did not have a very full knowledge of pet therapy and how it worked. I knew that my pets made me feel content, and that was the extent of my knowledge. I had a desire to learn more, especially considering that it is something

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    been a big year for dogs. In March, the city’s Health Department issued an advisory allowing dogs to join humans at outdoor spaces at restaurants and bars. And recently, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that permits pets to be buried next to their humans in some cemeteries. Not only do we spoil our pets (and even let them dictate where we live), but nearly nine of 10 New York State residents speak to their pets as if they were human, according to a recent poll. Make no bones about it: New

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    get attacked. Any time a person goes to a shelter and sees a dog or even a kitten, and thinks, “I wish I could”, they need to think financially, and then they need to think about the animals needs. If a person knows that they cannot take care of a pet but have enough to help, they should. However, if people see a commercial for animal abandonment, they are more likely to call and make a donation rather than going to the local shelter to make a donation. If an animal becomes feral on the streets, there

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