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    First off, it's not so much the poor people and...

    First off, it's not so much the poor people and pets thread, per se, that got to me, but seeing some of the comments there on top of the frequent posts about "my pet is sick, but I can't afford to...
  2. I'm of two minds about this. Yes, people should...

    I'm of two minds about this. Yes, people should do research and realize what they are getting into before they get a pet. (Although there is always a difference between what you think it's going to...
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    Just be sure to follow the vets instructions very...

    Just be sure to follow the vets instructions very carefully. This is a disease and treatment that can kill your dog, so do everything that the vet says. Don't get fooled into thinking "he looks so...
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    If there was only one meter, I don't know that...

    If there was only one meter, I don't know that they were "stealing" utilities. Technically the bill should have been subdivided between the people using the utilities, but I can see that that would...
  5. Question: Gift Deed

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    Of course, there is a possibility that you now...

    Of course, there is a possibility that you now owe a very hefty gift tax to the IRS. Although that may be the donor's problem. But someone owes the government money on this.
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    How much should vets make?

    This is a semi-serious, semi-facetious post. Mostly just to get people to think.

    I've seen many people complain about vet fees, and one of the common refrains is that "they are just in it for the...
  7. Question: Dogs and bones

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    You know, it occurs to me that I can take the...

    You know, it occurs to me that I can take the bone, fill the hollow with something, which will give me an indication of how much fat there is by volume. Then I can do some fast math to get an...
  8. Question: Dogs and bones

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    Well... the advantage is that she doesn't...

    Well... the advantage is that she doesn't actually chew on the bone. She's definitely a licker. So scraping the outside with her teeth, and licking the marrow out, is about the extent of it.
  9. Yeah... but that involves calling the HOA, and...

    Yeah... but that involves calling the HOA, and then they send someone over to put a ticket on it, and then they eventually send someone to tow it. Which may not be for a day or two, which means that...
  10. The reason that a 9 year old is probably not...

    The reason that a 9 year old is probably not being charged with a crime is that it is sometimes hard to tell the difference between "sexual assault" and kids being curious at the younger ages. And...
  11. Question: Losing placement?

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    Also, you can argue that, due to the change in...

    Also, you can argue that, due to the change in circumstances, the child would be better off spending 90% of the time with you. It does work both ways.
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    First, I will point out that your husband isn't...

    First, I will point out that your husband isn't your property. It's not up to you to "hand him over" to the other woman. Also, if you are upset now at him, imagine how you will feel knowing that...
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    It may be Pop Lock and Drop It (available on...

    It may be Pop Lock and Drop It (available on YouTube, so you can check), and if it is, yes, it does seem inappropriate for younger kids, especially at a bar/bat mitzvah.
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    Just be aware that gerbils aren't legal...

    Just be aware that gerbils aren't legal everywhere. California doesn't allow them. In fact, California doesn't allow many of the pocket pets and reptiles that are allowed in other states. (Also...
  15. She could have a pup still, or she could have...

    She could have a pup still, or she could have something like mastitis (an infection of the mammary glands). I'm thinking that you need to take mom to a vet and get her checked out. If she has...
  16. They are also supposed to dislike rue. And if...

    They are also supposed to dislike rue. And if you are willing to modify your fence, there are things like Pictures - The Affordable Cat Fence in action! that will keep your cats in and other cats...
  17. Of course, if you have people like I have seen,...

    Of course, if you have people like I have seen, that doesn't help at all. I have lived in a condo complex where our garages opened up right onto the road (no driveways) and have opened my garage...
  18. Los Angeles specifically allows an owner to evict...

    Los Angeles specifically allows an owner to evict a tenant in order to move himself or family into the unit.
  19. This is a difficult one. Technically, yes, you...

    This is a difficult one. Technically, yes, you are. Whoever is entering the road needs to ensure that they can do so safely, even if the other car is parked illegally. On the other hand, I can...
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    I'd watch it for a few days and see if it got any...

    I'd watch it for a few days and see if it got any worse/better. It sounds like the skin is a bit dry, so you might try adding some oil to her food (labman used to swear by a teaspoon or so of plain...
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    You knew it had been in an accident, so it's not...

    You knew it had been in an accident, so it's not like he really tried to hide the knowledge from you. If you chose not to have a mechanic look at it before you bought it, that's going to most likely...
  22. Question: Dogs and bones

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    Dogs and bones

    While I was at Whole Foods today, I noticed that they have marrow bones (beef shanks, it looks like, with all the meat scraped off). On a whim, I got one for Trink. She has just finished devouring...
  23. Question: Dog eating mice

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    Although it does occur to me... if anyone in the...

    Although it does occur to me... if anyone in the neighborhood is putting out poison for the rats/mice, that could be bad. The poison stops the blood from clotting, and the mice often crawl off to...
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    Do any of the other owners have small dogs? You...

    Do any of the other owners have small dogs? You might ask them if they would be willing to let your pups play together in the small pen away from the bigger dogs.
  25. Question: Dog eating mice

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    Lots of dogs eat mice. Wolves live off them when...

    Lots of dogs eat mice. Wolves live off them when larger game are scarce, and one of the main jobs of terriers is to kill vermin (i.e. mice, rats, rabbits, possum... ) And if you think that they...
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    You know, if the kid is the one asking to be...

    You know, if the kid is the one asking to be emancipated, it might be enough to say "sure", and give him the list that stina posted. If he really wants to be emancipated, he will buckle down and do...
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    Do you have a court-ordered custody and support...

    Do you have a court-ordered custody and support schedule? If you don't, I suggest getting one in place right now. It doesn't matter that you "make sure he has everything" and put money in "his...
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    How old are you? There is the possibility that...

    How old are you? There is the possibility that what you think of as "your things" she thinks of as "things that you could use while you lived there". So what exactly are you trying to get back? ...
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    Actually, there is no law against it. And it...

    Actually, there is no law against it. And it depends on exactly what you want to take to the boss. I have worked at a company with a very nice boss, who would change his decision on a situation...
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    IF your puppy wants to go back... that is a...

    IF your puppy wants to go back... that is a pretty good indication that they are playing. This gets to be a difficult situation, because, given that information, you may be over-reacting. Let me...
  31. It could be the outside cats. Do they have...

    It could be the outside cats. Do they have access to the garden all the time, or only when you are home? If they were inside and saw cats out in "their" territory, it's possible that one attacked...
  32. Question: Cat and milk

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    Yep... it's not that milk is "bad" for cats,...

    Yep... it's not that milk is "bad" for cats, exactly, it's just not good for them. Cats are lactose-intolerant, so it gives them diarrhea. Mine get to lick out the cereal bowl, ice cream bowls, and...
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    And it depends on what you mean by "credit...

    And it depends on what you mean by "credit issues". If the issues are that you haven't been paying your bills, been paying late, or have too much debt on credit cards, no, they can't fix that. You...
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    I thought we might be having a different...

    I thought we might be having a different definition of biting.

    Oh, and just to explain what I meant about you probably having to change your actions, instead of Lido's owner... there was a...
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    What kind of flea collar did you put on your cat?...

    What kind of flea collar did you put on your cat? Was it specifically for cats, or was it a dog flea collar? The chemical in the collars for dogs can kill a cat, so check that first. Also, if you...
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    Ah hah! I found the page I was looking for. ...

    Ah hah! I found the page I was looking for. From News -Canine Body Language 101 Animal News, Dog News, Cat News, Pet News, Animal News Article, Pet News Article, Animals In The News

    A woman is...
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    My opinion... this is something you really want...

    My opinion... this is something you really want to talk to your vet about. Discuss the pros and cons of both ways, and then decide. Treating heartworm is hard on a dog, and can kill them if the...
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    I ran across a good example of what I meant, and...

    I ran across a good example of what I meant, and now, of course, can't find it again. Let me do some more googling and see if I can post it again later. It may be that we have a different...
  39. Question: Dog law

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    I wonder if the OP ever got his dog out, or did...

    I wonder if the OP ever got his dog out, or did he decide that keeping him intact was more important?
  40. With a dog that big, and it being a back leg, I'd...

    With a dog that big, and it being a back leg, I'd be worried about hip dysplasia, myself. It could also be a back problem, but she is young for that. And, it could just be a sore muscle acting up. ...
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    I'm of two minds about poor people and pets (and...

    I'm of two minds about poor people and pets (and kids, cars, big screen tvs, etc.) And I speak as someone who has been poor, and not poor. To me, it's one thing if someone has a pet and becomes...
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    I'm very confused. If the plan was that you were...

    I'm very confused. If the plan was that you were going to purchase in September, why didn't you just buy the place? He could have set the price at an amount that would cover his mortgage, you buy...
  43. I'm curious... I got hit by a car the week before...

    I'm curious... I got hit by a car the week before finals when I was in college, and the school offered to give me an extension. Which might have only meant that I wouldn't get dinged on the grade...
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    And, to be frank, even if he were married to this...

    And, to be frank, even if he were married to this girl, if she doesn't want him in the delivery room, she can keep him out of it. The patient's rights overrule her partner's at the hospital.
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    Seeing the vet. Itchy skin is a symptom, not a...

    Seeing the vet. Itchy skin is a symptom, not a disease. It could be allergies (which could be to a host of things, not just food), it could be fleas, it could be mange, it could be an autoimmune...
  46. What does your contract with the school say? ...

    What does your contract with the school say? When you sign up for classes, there is generally a form with some legalese on it saying when you have to drop classes to get full refunds, etc. If that...
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    And, depending on what you want to do with the...

    And, depending on what you want to do with the property, I'd be concerned about "some environmental problem". Are we talking cleaning up toxic waste, or protecting an endangered species habitat? ...
  48. I'm seeing a lot of big dogs in head collars now....

    I'm seeing a lot of big dogs in head collars now. The claim is that it's easier to control large dogs with them, because you are controlling the head and the dog goes where the head goes. You might...
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    And be aware that in a short sale, you may very...

    And be aware that in a short sale, you may very well have to agree to pay off any liens against the house as part of the conditions. The seller's not going to want to pay them, and the bank isn't...
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    Actually... this gets interesting. It really...

    Actually... this gets interesting. It really depends on what the state law says. For example, California says that all deposits are refundable, no matter what they are called (security, pet, etc.)....
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