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How to Gently Remove Burrs from a Dog’s Fur

When I am out with my dogs I often find burrs on their paws, ears or belly. The dogs may stop and attempt to pull the burrs out with their…

5 min readSep 26, 2022

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Mary Ann Shea

Signs and Symptoms of a Dog Who Has Heatstroke

When dogs become overheated it can result in a serious medical problem known as heatstroke. This condition can come on quickly and result…

5 min readSep 5, 2022

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Mary Ann Shea

How are Dogs Stolen or Harmed While on a Walk?

There are a number of dangers that you may encounter when on a walk, but many dog owners or walkers don’t see them coming. It’s important…

5 min readJul 18, 2022

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Self-Employment Does Not Mean Freedom, at Least Not at the Beginning

I read so many blog posts that say things like, “become your own boss and experience the freedom”. While being your own boss does have its…

3 min readMay 28, 2022

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Taking Advice from Successful Medium Writers — Let’s See How Well it Works

After reading many articles about the best ways to write on Medium, I have decided to make a concerted effort to apply some of the…

3 min readMay 25, 2022

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Stop Bullying People Who Write For Content Mills

Content mills may not be the most ideal way to make money writing but for some people it is ideal. For others it is a very hot button…

4 min readMay 22, 2022

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7 Reasons Why You Should Stay Off Your Phone When Walking Your Dog

When you are out with your dog, you must pay attention to everything that he is doing. If you spend your time focusing on your phone, you…

6 min readMar 31, 2022

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Fake It till You Make It Can Be Very Bad Advice

In a corporate environment or as an entrepreneur, we are often being given bad advice about getting a job. Being told to fake it till you…

5 min readMar 23, 2022

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Street signs showing the crossroads of “lie” and “truth”.

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7 Things You Need to Know About Ear Infections in Dogs

Dogs’ ears are one of the most sensitive parts of their bodies. They are also vulnerable to a variety of issues, most commonly, ear…

6 min readMar 16, 2022

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Being a Newbie on Medium Can be Confusing and Embarrassing! Can Somebody Please Help???

I signed up to write on Medium about five months ago. I wasn’t really sure what it was all about and I am generally the type of person who…

4 min readFeb 18, 2022

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Mary Ann Shea

Mary Ann Shea

I’m a few years from retirement and still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I’m all about kids, pets, health, aging, and entrepreneurship.

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