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A Prayer for Animals

Saturday, 5. December 2009, 08:29:30

A PRAYER FOR ANIMALS

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

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I'm Spots!

Saturday, 22. November 2008, 20:54:47

pets, dogs, spots, opinions ...

Let me introduce myself. I'm Spots. I am a family cat with an attitude and strong opinions; I weigh in at 40 pounds (I do some boxing) and proud of it...no one messes with me. I reside in a good Christian home with my both parents and 4 brothers. I'm very happy...we all are. I get fed before I'm even hungry and get my belly rubbed on a consistent basis. I'm kept nice and warm in winter and cool in summer. What more could a cat want? My mom and dad allowed me to have this blog, so, I'll be regularly writing my opinions on stuff and if you want my opinion on anything, please ask. Oh, in case ya didn't know, that's me over on the right...yeah, the fat white cat with the black spots (that's why they call me Spots)/ Meow for now. Spots

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hey Loretta.......

Wednesday, 23. December 2009, 11:25:41

pets, cats, cute cat pics, friends ...

"hey, Loretta, don't ya just love watching the birdies together?"

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A Spy Among Us

Wednesday, 23. December 2009, 11:20:16

cats, spots, dogs, pets ...

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i'd like to be their friend too!!!

Tuesday, 22. December 2009, 11:17:04

pigs, inspirational animal pics, pets, dogs ...

"Ya need to grow a little more before we can go to the park."

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Good Adivce...

Monday, 14. December 2009, 12:20:15

pets, good advice, spots, cats

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What Silly Bears Do.......

Thursday, 10. December 2009, 22:47:44

pets, spots, bears, cats

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10 Reasons Your Kitty & Doggie Need a Little Christmas

Tuesday, 8. December 2009, 20:30:13

pets, dogs, puppies, spots ...

Top 10 Reasons Your Pet Deserves To Be On Your Christmas List #10. Your pet’s seen you naked, but still respects you. Honestly, how many people can you say that about? Seriously. Your dog sees you at your worst, pre-shower, pre-makeup, pre-everything that makes you look presentable, and still looks at you like a deity. Or at least, keeps the chuckles to a minimum. #9. Your furry friend’s content with being your fallback. Who is always there for you when you’re date doesn’t show? Who is waiting for you happily after he’s been ignored because of your busy social life? Who else would be thrilled to have you show up even though you’ve done everything in your power to find something else to do? Even when you come home after a horrible break-up, vowing to never love again, your dog is happy to teach you to do just that. #8. He keeps you from getting a fat butt. That’s right. If you didn’t have to spend all that time taking your dog for walks, you’d likely be sitting around on your lazy bum. Sure, it seems like a drag when it’s ten degrees outside and your pooch is scratching at the front door, but your 24-hour personal trainer knows what’s best for you. Get moving! #7. She helps you to think about someone besides yourself. Ever spent much time with someone who doesn’t like pets? What do they all have in common? Complete self-absorption. I don’t like dogs because they’re messy. They smell. They take work. They always want attention. I’m too busy. Thanks to your four-legged friend, you’re not like those people. Your pet is a living, breathing reminder that the world is more than just you. #6. He’s impossibly cute. Sure, you sometimes take it for granted. Memories of his puppyhood or kittyhood may seem thousands of miles away, and you often find yourself too busy to notice. But then you happen to look down from your whatever “important” thing you’re doing and see those adorable eyes staring up at you, and you just can’t deny it. Your dog has more cute than a thousand Bambi movies. #5. He takes you places. How often have you been introduced to a new experience just because of your pet? I’ve met lots of new friends, seen tons of new places and found scads of new activities merely because of my relationship with my pet. There’s nothing like starting a conversation with a complete stranger in a park because your dog is vigorously sniffing said stranger’s privates, is there? (It’s true. How many romantic comedies use that exact same scenario?) #4. He’s your excuse. Just as he gives you a reason to get out and see the world, he also can be your excuse to stay in. “I have to rearrange my sock drawer” just doesn’t cut the mustard anymore. If you claim to have an obsessive-compulsive dog at home who will eat through your refrigerator door if you don’t feed him by precisely 7pm, that is strangely more plausible. #3. He reminds you that there is still good in the world. It’s easy to forget. People cut you off in traffic. Some creepy guy stares at you non-stop in the subway. Your boss is a jerk. Your cab driver overcharges you. It’s enough to want you to shut the world out and hide on your couch all day. But when you get there, you’re greeted by someone who thinks the world of you, and who only wants to make you happy (oh, and maybe a nibble of whatever it is you’re eating). #2. He always gets the shaft. Sure you may have nabbed the milk-bone or kitten treat with the bow on it at the supermarket checkout last year, but is that all that your constant companion is worth? #1. Life is too short. Especially in dog and cat years. Though he’s in it for the long haul, it always seems too short. If you’ve ever lost a beloved pet to old age, you know that no matter how long you’ve had with him, it seems like you could have done more. More walks. More playing. More doting. When it’s all over, do you think you’ll wish you’d spent more time working and worrying? Not likely. You know what you need to do? Spend time with your best friend. Thank your pet for everything. Your pet may not understand every word, but understands your heart.

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He was called, "Ugly" the cat.......

Saturday, 5. December 2009, 08:20:21

pets, inspirational stories, abused animals, love ...

This is one of my favorite inspirational stories. Have a box of Kleenex handy.

UGLY THE TOMCAT

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and, shall we say, love.

The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been, there was a hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side. His left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner.

Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby, striped type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, and even his shoulders. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. "That's one UGLY cat!!!"

All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction.

If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness.

Whenever he spied children, he would come running, meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.

One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbor's dogs. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end.

As I picked him up and tried to carry him home, I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. It must be hurting him terribly, I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear. Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying, was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring.

Even in the greatest pain, that ugly, battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion. At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly.

Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply -- to give my total to those I care for.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well-liked and beautiful -- except for me. I will always try to be Ugly.

- Author Unknown -