Essays, Stories and Poems, Rainbow Bridge

Loyalty – Dogs and Humans do share a special bond

Hawkeye at his master's funeral

Lisa Pembleton, Navy Seal Tumilson’s cousin: Hawkeye is/was his loyal “son”. To say that he was an amazing man doesn’t do him justice. The loss of Jon to his family, military family and friends is immeasurable. I hadn’t planned on taking any pictures other than with family. However, from my seat
at the funeral, I felt compelled to take one photo to share with
family members that couldn’t make it or couldn’t see what I could from the aisle. This is that photo…

While the particular circumstances of this photo leaves some doubt (more here) about the accuracy of all the interpretation about this on the internet, this image does touch something on a very deep level.

Photo K9 Storm

 Beautiful photo report on war dogs

It can help significantly for the dog(s) to see the dead body. This is also true for many cats. Allowing them this opportunity to “view the body” helps them come to terms with the reality of another’s demise. How and what they process cognitively in terms of death we can only guess. But we do know that many animals showing distress before they view the body become more settled afterwards. – Dr. Fox, twobitdog.com

 

Things that work

Animal Shelter Fundraiser – Sammie’s Friends 1 year anniversary

On Sunday, July 31, I went to the first fundraiser event in this new phase of my life  –  Sammie’s Friends celebrating its one-year anniversary of operation with a fundraising dinner.  It was a beautiful setting, well organized and for the sake of the animals, I am grateful for the sponsors and all involved. I could not actually stay for the dinner itself, but please enjoy some of the impressions.

I am still learning the Gallery feature…:) – click on the images. Next time – better image titles as I don’t see how to put captions in.

Costs of operating an animal shelter are never ending and high. Fundraisers can come large and small and many varieties – every bit helps. You could do a bake sale, a yard sale, make a can and collect at a wedding … or something else…

How about a “back to school end of summer celebration barbecue? Get friends and family together and have fun for a good cause.

I hope this one turned out great.

Please don’t hesitate to comment below on the event or the images.

 

 

Essays, Stories and Poems, Things that work

The Animal’s Savior – by Jim Willis

The Animal’s Savior

I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter…the cast-offs of human society.
I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal.
And I was angry.

“God,” I said, “this is terrible! Why don’t you do something?”
God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly.
“I have done something,” He replied.
“I created You.”

Copyright Jim Willis 1999 – 2004

Essays, Stories and Poems

The (misguided) Monk and the Dog

Animal lovers and activists can be at various moral and cognitive levels. This video speaks to a certain kind of spiritual practitioner, his conscience and opening of his heart to include someone else in his life and practice – who unexpectedly shows up one day …
This is the touching story, beautiful and worth watching, you won’t regret it:

All dogs deserve a home, all wild K9s to be free