Humanity's Best Friend

Pets make good friends. Billary, pictured here, was one of my special pets who died of a brain tumor. She was so special that I named her after two very important people: President William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Since then, I'ved adopted two dogs, Nina and Libby. They are definitely a handful, but I am learning a lot about life and myself.

I want to share with you how having a pet can make a positive difference in your life; because not only dogs, but all kinds of animals can provide comfort, joy, protection, and healing. You'll learn about some of the special organizations whose purpose it is to help with pet therapy and pet adoption services. I've also included some of my school projects that you might find interesting. (I couldn't have finished them without Billary's loving support. She kept me company through the wee hours of the mornings as I worked to meet deadlines.)

Get ready for some pet adventures with Billary and me. We have some pretty important ground to cover, so just click on the topics below, and we'll guide you through each adventure.

�Breeds of Dogs
�Pet Therapy
�Your Local Animal Shelter and Humane Society
�The Benefits of an On-Line Education
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As you take the time to visit Billary's site and the links to organizations that talk about all that pets have to offer, we hope you will seriously consider getting a pet for yourself and your family. If you consider getting a dog, for example, it doesn't have to be a difficult decision about what kind to get. There's information right here in this web site about breeds of dogs that could help you decide which kind of dog would best suit your household. Remember to also talk to the staff at your local animal shelter, because they can help match you to the type of dog that would best suit your needs.

Send me an at [email protected] to let me know what you think of my Web site. Thank you for stopping by. Catherine Robinson

Special Mention -
Music: "Heaven on their Minds," written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, from the Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar


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