Post # 74 Social Petworking

Both of my dogs have profiles on Dogster.com. The registration process was easy and the website has many great features. This website has everything; you can look up information on dog breeds, there are blogs and forums, dog photos, and local community information.

My dog's pages:
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/473149
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/473183

Post #73 Losing a Friend

I searched the web for pet loss and came across some websites that I think would be helpful to pet owners. One of them is www.petloss.com, this website has message boards, a chat room, and the Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony. Another website, www.aplb.org The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, has links to information on pet loss, and you can post a memorial. I'm not sure if these are well known organizations. I would recommend these websites to others because they seem to be very informational and supportive.

Post # 72 Pet Health Online

According to DogAge my dog Sasha who is 6 years old is 33 years old in people years. She is 8.2 years younger than the average DogAge for her breed. I learned that since she is over 6 years old I should take her to the vet twice a year instead of only once a year.

Post # 71 Finding a Pet

I took the pet picker quiz and it said a cat would be right for me. I don't think my dogs would be very happy with me if I got a cat. I tried Petfinder and Pet Harbor to search for adoptable pets and found both of these websites to be a great resource. I will definitely use one of these websites the next time I am looking for a pet.

Post # 59 Money & Finance

After reading the article on How Credit Scores Work, I learned that some credit card companies have a policy of universal default. What this means is that if you default on a different loan then the interest rate on your credit card can rise. I had no idea that some companies do that.

I have never created a budget plan. I have thought about it but I just don't have the time to sit down and make one.

I like being able to access my info on the TCDRS website. There is a guide to member benefits that is very helpful to understanding how your retirement plan works.

Post 58: Money & Finance

My bank does offer online banking but I do not use it. I pay my bills online on the website that I am paying the bill for.
I am going to try using Wesabe to manage my budget. It looks like it is very user-friendly and should help me out in figuring out where I spend my money.
As for ways to cut back on spending, I already buy some generic drugs and store-brand items at the grocery store. I am going to try to stop buying so much bottled water.