The basic message of feminism on the ground is that women are fundamentally of equal importance as men.

I also take umbrage at the claim that the rape "broke" her. It probably changed who she was going to be but it doesn't make her broken.

She's so beautiful. My brother has one that looks similar and he has always called her brindle moo. I think we heard it from my neighbor. So I have no idea if it's common or my neighbor guy made it up :).

I completely understand, it takes a really strong person to do that. A friend of mine fosters/trains seeing eye dogs, and it's always heart-breaking to say goodbye when it's time for them to go to their real home. Even though it's obviously for good.

That's so awful. I'm so glad they were found and are in good shape. Just can't believe looking at that little face that someone would put them in a dumpster. I live in a college town and ours showed up stray on our street the week school let out. Somebody moved away and just dumped her. She was so timid when we…

This is my little nugget, Roscoe. :) I've lost about 10 pairs of underwear, an earring, and a countless number of socks. No regrets here!

This is the ultimate poop story.

My heart goes out to the writer. I experienced similar hideous moments while on a flight from Kansas City to Palm Springs on a two engine, company plane. First, the heat went off. No one was dressed for sub-zero weather. Next, I had to go. The pilot promised we'd land in New Mexico soon. Couldn't wait, finally…