Friday, November 19, 2010
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If you want to know how to love unconditionally, live with a dog. ~M. Sullivan
Savannah Leigh, 1993 - 2007
You left and forgot to tell my heart how to live without you. ~author unknown
Tony, 1985-1997
dog of my heart, dog of my soul, dog of my life
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flying trot-sheer poetry
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A MUST read for everyone
Friendship isn't about who you have known the longest, but about who came and never left your side~unknown
The last words of a very intelligent dog
Before I go, I just want to remind all you pups and kitties to always have plenty of love for your humans even if they might be grumpy. Sometimes they get caught up in all sorts of things and take us for granted. That doesn't mean they don't love and need us. Also you humans, remember why you have us around. If you are feeling stressed out, pet us. It's been proven to lower your blood pressure. Also keep lots of treats handy. And for everyone, enjoy life. Always take time for walks, frisbee and CAR RIDES.
And one last thing for you humans. If you are considering adding another dog to your home, think about giving one of older dogs a chance. We don't chew up your shoes, pee inside (well, not unless we really can't help it) or need lots of training. Plus you will have a very loyal friend for the rest of our lives. ~Domi, the therapy dog, 1996-2009
This illustrated story is written about a little street cat in Asia for the benefit of all street cats. Once you've read, and been touched by this gentle tale of a little kitten in Asia, if you feel moved by the plight of these adorable animals, please follow the icons to the site where you can make a small donation. Remember, even a dollar makes a difference because many dollars add up.
Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the master's table." - Matt 15:27
The House Dog's Grave
by Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962)
I've changed my ways a little; I cannot now
Run with you in the evenings along the shore,
Except in a kind of dream; and you,
If you dream a moment,
You see me there.
So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door
Where I used to scratch to go out or in,
And you'd soon open; leave on the kitchen floor
The marks of my drinking-pan.
I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do
On the warm stone,
Nor at the foot of your bed; no,
All the nights through I lie alone.
But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet
Outside your window where firelight so often plays,
And where you sit to read‚
And I fear often grieving for me‚
Every night your lamplight lies on my place.
You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard
To think of you ever dying.
A little dog would get tired, living so long.
I hope that when you are lying
Under the ground like me your lives will appear
As good and joyful as mine.
No, dears, that's too much hope:
You are not so well cared for as I have been.
And never have known the passionate undivided
Fidelities that I knew.
Your minds are perhaps too active, too many-sided...
But to me you were true.
You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.
12 comments:
Adopting is awesome!
Hugs,
I'd love to see all puppy mills closed forever! Adopting is wonderful! Lots of love, Holly and mom
These are compelling strips. I get them everyday :). Two of my personal dogs (as opposed to the rescue dogs) are from puppy mills :(. I am so glad they are with me. In fact, I want to "adopt" two of my rescue dogs, too - old beautiful Betty Boop (Beagle/Basset mix) and young Justus, Black & Tan Coonhound mix. Sigh. So many dogs, so many books, so many patients....
Puppy mills are an atrocity. We have a problem here wif backyard breeders, too.
GRRH recently rescued 7 puppies (3 were 4 weeks old, 4 were 4 weeks old), a 6 month old, 4 adult females and 1 male (stud)... from a backyard breeder who was being evicted.
First, healthy Goldens in normal conditions, typically have more than 3 or 4 puppies in a litter. Second... all 7 puppies had varying degrees of "flat puppy" syndrom. We don't think they had ever been off of the concrete slab they were born on...
GRRH is following frew wif ALL of the necessary surgeries required to correct life's unfortunate consequences for these puppies. And of course, some of the adults were heartworm positive... so we're takin care of that, too.
Me and the Mom will never understand why some peoples don't "get it".
Adoption RULES. Second Lives ROCK.
good post
Benny & Lily
I'm all for adoption and selective, responsible breeding. This world has no place for puppy mills. Dogs are much more than just an economic item. To me, it's like selling a child.. terrible.
my mommies rescued me from a nasty place. i had wormies and could hardly walk,,, but love healed me.
bad places need to be gone
love
tweedles
Hope more people are aware of the nasty puppy mills and support the move of closing them down.
More adoptions and let the doggies and kitties find their homes too!!!
How true! We are all for adopting!
Sam
This post wins!
Although, I is 'bought' but not from a puppy farm. Sadly most rescues here have very strict rules. Like pawrents cannot work, or rent a house, or be a certain age, or have bunny rabbits. So Mum chose to go the respectable breeder route. We hope when I get a fur sibling we can get accepted for a rescue though.
GRRRRR puppy mills!! :(
*woof*
the booker man
I completely agree with you, with one exception. There are breeders out there who are making it their life's mission to try to breed lines of dogs that do not have the health problems that hound so many of our beloved dogs.
I've found a couple of those breeders, who are using DNA testing, other medical tests, and very careful record-keeping to try to go further than the AKC ever will in producing healthy puppies. I think that these breeders are worth supporting.
Without the alternative of these extraordinary breeders, I would see adoption as the only moral choice. So, I whole-heartedly agree with your message.
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