Loving for a living...: It's National Animal Rights Awareness Week! Tell someone that you l♥ve them...

Monday, June 20, 2011

It's National Animal Rights Awareness Week! Tell someone that you l♥ve them...

“It is written in our own hearts - more clearly than in any book - that we should take pity on animals in the same way as we do on humans." ~ Leo Tolstoy

This week take your dog for one more walk. Play with your cat one more time. Volunteer at your local animal shelter one more day. Tickle the tummy of your hamster or guinea pig one more minute. Sing to your bird one more song.

It takes such little time, and so little of our resources, to enrich and enhance the lives of those wonderful animals that grace our days and nights with their presence, affection and devotion. This week when you look at those furry and feathered family members of yours, tell them you l♥ve them one more time and then when you have done that - do it again and again and again. Because - after all - they'd do no less for you.

10 comments:

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...: Bravo!

What a GReat message!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Mom thought of your blog as she was heading to Hagerstown Sunday - she was listening to The Acoustic Storm - and they mentioned that 'Everything I Own' was written for David Gates's Father after he had died -; June 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Sheila and Bob said...: Great Message, we are with you in this 100%.

Sheila, Bob
Hamish & Sophie; June 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM
♥I am Holly♥ said...: That is a wonderful message!! Lots of love, Debbie & Holly; June 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM
JacksDad said...: How can you not love someone that loves you so much in return?; June 20, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Arran, Arthur and Mum said...: Good post! I think we should get a whole year rather than a week! hehe
~lickies, Ludo; June 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Chester said...: Excellent post but just one thing is missin' - the EXTRA biscuits!!!!

Woofs and extra slobbers,
Chester ;0=); June 20, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...: I think they would have to add more hours in the day for us to spend extra time pampering and spoiling our dogs; June 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Two French Bulldogs said...: Now that is one good message
Benny & Lily; June 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Tweedles -- that's me said...: I have been telling my bruther Burt the kat,, I love him,, because he got beat up and has some abcesses. He went to the doctor.. so when he gets his medicine every nite,, I tell him I love him,,, I give puggy kisses..
This is a beauiful post my Mimi
love
tweedles; June 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM
White Dog Blog said...: Spot on message! But why just this one week? We furred and feathered and scaled family members give so much, is a little unexpected extra recognition too much to hope for?; June 21, 2011 at 1:35 PM

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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.

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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.

Monday, June 20, 2011

It's National Animal Rights Awareness Week! Tell someone that you l♥ve them...

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