Wildcat2002 writes: "I am in my 40's and a junior in undergrad. I have received several scholarships based on my age, community service and area of study over the past few years. Your age WILL NOT count against you! The median age of students accepted into vet school gets higher every year. Florida just accepted a student who is almost 60! I just went to a mock interview at WSU, and they told me they look at my age as a plus - I bring "life experience" with me and older students know what they want."

Photo: Mo the cat getting 'fixed' © Bill in Ash Vegas on Flickr

While I had heard of photo blankets, I had never seen one up close and personal. I recently submitted a photo of my pets, Herman the cat and Sophie the dog, to be made into a photo blanket. I was dismayed that I couldn't locate a high resolution version of this photo, but was very pleased with the final results on the blanket.

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Rabbits are cute and cuddly, but many do not enjoy being picked up and cuddled. It is important to note that rabbits can seriously injure themselves if they struggle and kick when being picked up, so knowledge of proper handling of rabbits is necessary. Learn more in this article by Exotic Pets Guide, Lianne McLeod DVM.

Many people are aware of food delivery programs for home-bound senior citizens such as Meals on Wheels (MOWAA), but what about the pets of senior citizens? Pet food is expensive and bulky to haul.

Phil Shippers, director of the Visiting Nurse Meals On Wheels program of Rochester, N.Y., knows that feeding the pets of senior citizens is often as important as feeding the humans. "We know that many seniors in our community are compromising their own nutrition by sharing their meals with their pets," says Shippers.

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