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A Prayer for Animals
Saturday, December 5, 2009 8:29:30 AM
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.[/Color][/Size]
Meet me..."Spots"...the unrelenting Pet Detective...I am now working undercover to prevent cruelty to animals, so, watch out all you humans out there who are doing the wrong thing and hurting animals, 'cause, I'm gonna find ya and I'm gonna stop ya. Take a good look & Remember this face & get really scared when ya see me comin'. Animal abuse is gonna stop here and it's gonna stop now. I'm gathering an army of human soldiers here...around the world... who are helpin' me. We're mounting up quickly, so, BEWARE!!!
i'm on Facebook now...please come and be my friend. i'm there to help stop animal abuse and need your help. we also have fun too...it's not all work.
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[/align]Her name is "Rainbow"
There is nothing scary about the video here, so anyone can watch it; there's nothing troubling in it. It has a happy ending too. "Rainbow" is one of my Facebook friends. She was abused at a puppy mill. She was bred again and again while paralyzed. Well, you can read her story for yourself. She is going through a true MIRACLE now. Due to some wonderful people who are helping her, she is going to be able to be adopted sometime in March and she is no longer in any pain. She IS recovering and will make some family the best pet ever. Have ya ever seen eyes as soulful as hers? If you're interested in her, please fill out the application at http://www.ddrtx.org/adoption_applicationNew.html It doesn't matter if you don't live in the state of Texas 'cause arrangements can be made. Just remember that, after all that she's been through, you've got to be extra special and extra dedicated and committed to providing a FOREVER home...NO MATTER WHAT!!! If you have ANY doubt at all about this, then please don't inquire. This dog deserves only the very BEST! Check out her story http://www.ksat.com/news/22011262/detail.html#video
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WELCOME TO MY THOUGHTS...Even Though I'm a CAT!
Friday, October 9, 2009 9:27:10 AM
PLEASE VISIT MY MOMMY'S OPERA BLOG AThttp://AnAddictNoMorePrivateThoughts.com/[/Color] [/SIZE]
Have Fun in my Game Room![/Color][/Size] BEWJEWELD for my buds to play...Have Fun...
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I'm Spots!
Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:54:47 PM
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.
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THEY DIED, AND YOU PAID FOR IT: COSMETIC AND UNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING
Sunday, August 15, 2010 7:12:34 AM
Did you know US tax dollars are being spent on useless, painful experimentation on dogs and cats? In addition, animals are suffering as the result of painful testing associated with cosmetics, beauty products and even dog food. Regardless of your opinion on animal testing for medical research, we can all probably agree that animals should not be suffering for the sake of cheap mascara and shampoo, especially when there are cruelty-free options available. Click on the links below to be directed to sites with information on these topics:
Government Funded Animal Testing http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Animal_testing
Substances such as gasoline and lead may be poured into animals' throats or injected into their stomachs.
FDA Animal Testing
The FDA requires useless tests on animals, causing thousands of dogs, primates and rodents to suffer. http://www.stopanimaltests.com/us-fda.asp
Tour a Research a Lab EXTREME WARNING Contains Graphic Photos & May be Disturbing to See...
Blinding Rabbits for Beauty http://www.peta.org/feat/kgfeature/index.html
We all MUST choose cosmetics that are not tested on animals.
University Labs
What's happening to animals, including dogs, during class and why are students speaking out about it?
His name was Rodney. Students performed unnecessary surgery on him, including breaking Rodney's bones, which resulted in much pain, suffering and eventually death. His photograph is on this page.
Pet Food Companies and Animal Testing
Is your dog food company causing pain? Most commercial dog food and cat food have dead cats and dogs in the food you feed to your pet. Buy only pet food from companies that does NOT test on animals. http://www.iamscruelty.com/notTested.asp
IAMS Tests on animals despite that they say it doesn't happen any longer. It's happening now still.
If you're currently buying this brand, view this report to see how your dollars are being spent.
What can you do? http://www.iamscruelty.com/iams.asp
Purchase products that are not tested on animals. It's that simple! Cruelty free options available for just about any product you imagine:
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ANIMAL-SAFE BRANDS http://search.caringconsumer.com/
Just a few of our favorite cruelty-free brands include Method, Revlon, Estee Lauder, Aveda, and Kiss My Face.
Source:
www.peta-online.org
REMEMBER: When you buy products from companies who test on poor defenseless animals, you become part of the problem...not part of the solution.
Dear Spots...
Sunday, August 8, 2010 5:53:37 PM
Spots...
Daddy and I went out in our backyard
to sit with you
In The place where daddy so bravely and tearfully buried
Your sweet little self.
Yes, in the backyard,
where you loved to watch the birdies...
and got all excited about the occasional skunk...
the squirrels and the ravens...
the trees as they swayed with the wind...
and all the other majesty of God's creation.
I think,
My little sweetheart,
That all of God's creatures
Have a really special and direct connection with our God
That most humans just don't get.
You so enjoyed even the littlest of things
That life brought before your beautiful eyes.
How very little it took to love you
And to make you happy.
You never demanded anything from me or daddy.
All you ever craved was our love
and,
of course,
your food :-)
In the midst of my uncontrollable weeping,
Daddy asked me,
If I would like to join him
And sit next to your grave.
I said "yes", as you already know.
As I sat next to you,
I was finally able to remember your life
More than your death.
I rejoiced with your daddy
About
What a blessing you were,
And will always be.
We talked about the love you brought us,
The joy you instilled in our souls,
The laughter you brought
Through your hilarious antics,
Your companionship and loyalty,
Your unbeatable "attitude",
And the peace...
Aahhh, yes, that peace.
Thank you, my little boy
For all of what you
So unselfishly gifted to us.
Thank you for the honor
Of spending you whole life with us.
We wouldn't have wanted it
Any other way, my little darling.
Most of all,
Amidst the tragedy of your death
At only 8 years of age,
Thank you for allowing me
The awesome priviledge
Of finally showing us the way to
Soak up all of that love
That you left behind for
Me & Daddy.
We will love you eternally,
Mommy & Daddy
Daddy and I went out in our backyard
to sit with you
In The place where daddy so bravely and tearfully buried
Your sweet little self.
Yes, in the backyard,
where you loved to watch the birdies...
and got all excited about the occasional skunk...
the squirrels and the ravens...
the trees as they swayed with the wind...
and all the other majesty of God's creation.
I think,
My little sweetheart,
That all of God's creatures
Have a really special and direct connection with our God
That most humans just don't get.
You so enjoyed even the littlest of things
That life brought before your beautiful eyes.
How very little it took to love you
And to make you happy.
You never demanded anything from me or daddy.
All you ever craved was our love
and,
of course,
your food :-)
In the midst of my uncontrollable weeping,
Daddy asked me,
If I would like to join him
And sit next to your grave.
I said "yes", as you already know.
As I sat next to you,
I was finally able to remember your life
More than your death.
I rejoiced with your daddy
About
What a blessing you were,
And will always be.
We talked about the love you brought us,
The joy you instilled in our souls,
The laughter you brought
Through your hilarious antics,
Your companionship and loyalty,
Your unbeatable "attitude",
And the peace...
Aahhh, yes, that peace.
Thank you, my little boy
For all of what you
So unselfishly gifted to us.
Thank you for the honor
Of spending you whole life with us.
We wouldn't have wanted it
Any other way, my little darling.
Most of all,
Amidst the tragedy of your death
At only 8 years of age,
Thank you for allowing me
The awesome priviledge
Of finally showing us the way to
Soak up all of that love
That you left behind for
Me & Daddy.
We will love you eternally,
Mommy & Daddy
"I Remember" - In memory of beloved pets who are gone, but never forgotten
Friday, August 6, 2010 4:06:15 PM
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today. Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.
- Author unknown
Are You Grieving The Loss of a Pet?
Friday, August 6, 2010 8:56:23 AM
For those of you who are grieving from the loss of a beloved pet, I have set up a community site where all can share pictures, memories, and get support and just be loved. All animals will be celebrated, spoken about, and memorialized. I just set this up becaue I am so grieved by my loss of Spots who passed away 2 weeks ago. Please email your pics, dates of birth and death, and whatever you would like to say about your pet to celebrate the love he or she gave you while he/she was alive. My email address is: AddictionRescue911@gmail.com
Hope to see you there.
http://SomewhereOverTheRainbowBridge.org
Hope to see you there.
http://SomewhereOverTheRainbowBridge.org
How do we end homelessness for our animal friends?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:48:56 AM
Every year shelters euthanize millions of homeless pets. In the USA alone, more than four million cats and dogs are euthanized every year as unwanted pets. Others are killed by their people who are tired of nuisance strays, or by owners who find themselves burdened with an other unwanted litter. Countless others suffer to die from starvation, disease, or by being victims of other hungry animals.
There is only one answer to how to end pet homelessness, and that is by spaying and neutering the pets already in our care. Building more shelters is a help, but certainly not the answer. Having "no-kill" shelters help keep animals alive, but it is not the answer. Putting a pet into a foster home is only a temporary fix and it is not the answer. Shelter pets are still homeless however you look at it..
As long as more pets are produced every year than there are homes wanting pets, there will always be a surplus of homeless pets with nowhere to call home.
A female cat can have two litters a year, with four kittens per litter, this means a pair of cats, can become ten in a years time. Given another year, and this number is now significantly higher because the kittens could potentially reproduce too. In only two years, you could have over one hundred cats.
Dogs are a problem too, larger breeds have larger litters, and are not as popular as smaller dogs are. However, at least more people keep their dogs in their yard, thus decreasing the numbers of unwanted litters. Large breed feral dogs though are creating real problems in areas where they have formed packs.
Owner education is the key, owners must understand that spaying and neutering is not only good for their pet (there are many positive health benefits) but is good for all pets. There is no reason to let a "cute" pet breed just to see what its offspring will look like. Every kitten or pup born that does find a home, simply means that one other did not get so lucky.
Reputable breeders are those who make sure their pets are breeding quality, they screen potential new owners prior to selling a pup or kitten. Additionally they will stand behind any offspring they produce. If the new owner has a problem with a pet, they are to return it to the breeder. Reputable breeders to not breed their pets until they have buyers lined up. As such reputable breeders never contribute to he unwanted pet population, but other people do.
It should be illegal to give unfixed (not spayed or not neutered) pets away. Many people who take these pets have no intention of getting them spayed or neutered, and some will not even take care to make sure the pet remains indoors or in a secure yard so that it cannot breed. Most people who give pets away free ask for "good homes" but seldom check to see how good the home really is. When people lose a "free kitten" its cheaper for them to go get another free one rather than pay to recover the lost one from the shelter, after all they have invested no money into it.
Typically it is cheaper to adopt a pet from an animal shelter, than it is to accept a "free" pet who has not had any medical done to it, and have that taken care of on your own. As such there is no reason why anyone would want a "free" pet (except in the case of older ones who are spayed or neutered already).
Identification on pets does not stop them from going missing, but does help them to be reunited with their owners if they do go missing. Microchips and tattoos are permanent identification solutions that are worth consideration by pet owners. However any good owner would check the shelter for their lost pet whether it had identification on it or not, so identification alone will not end pet homelessness.
Back to square one. The only way to stop pet homelessness is to make sure the pets that we have get spayed and neutered so they do not continue the cycle of more pets being born than there are homes for. We need to make sure that pets only go to good homes who will spay and neuter. We need to make sure the only people who breed pets are those who will not breed unless they have homes lined up for their pets young, and who will stand behind those pets for their lifetime.
Does this sound too controlling or impossible? Perhaps, but until everyone who has allowed their pets to breed has been there when a veterinarian has to euthanize a litter of unwanted pets, it is the only solution.[/COLOR]
written by Brenda Nelson at http://www.helium.com
There is only one answer to how to end pet homelessness, and that is by spaying and neutering the pets already in our care. Building more shelters is a help, but certainly not the answer. Having "no-kill" shelters help keep animals alive, but it is not the answer. Putting a pet into a foster home is only a temporary fix and it is not the answer. Shelter pets are still homeless however you look at it..
As long as more pets are produced every year than there are homes wanting pets, there will always be a surplus of homeless pets with nowhere to call home.
A female cat can have two litters a year, with four kittens per litter, this means a pair of cats, can become ten in a years time. Given another year, and this number is now significantly higher because the kittens could potentially reproduce too. In only two years, you could have over one hundred cats.
Dogs are a problem too, larger breeds have larger litters, and are not as popular as smaller dogs are. However, at least more people keep their dogs in their yard, thus decreasing the numbers of unwanted litters. Large breed feral dogs though are creating real problems in areas where they have formed packs.
Owner education is the key, owners must understand that spaying and neutering is not only good for their pet (there are many positive health benefits) but is good for all pets. There is no reason to let a "cute" pet breed just to see what its offspring will look like. Every kitten or pup born that does find a home, simply means that one other did not get so lucky.
Reputable breeders are those who make sure their pets are breeding quality, they screen potential new owners prior to selling a pup or kitten. Additionally they will stand behind any offspring they produce. If the new owner has a problem with a pet, they are to return it to the breeder. Reputable breeders to not breed their pets until they have buyers lined up. As such reputable breeders never contribute to he unwanted pet population, but other people do.
It should be illegal to give unfixed (not spayed or not neutered) pets away. Many people who take these pets have no intention of getting them spayed or neutered, and some will not even take care to make sure the pet remains indoors or in a secure yard so that it cannot breed. Most people who give pets away free ask for "good homes" but seldom check to see how good the home really is. When people lose a "free kitten" its cheaper for them to go get another free one rather than pay to recover the lost one from the shelter, after all they have invested no money into it.
Typically it is cheaper to adopt a pet from an animal shelter, than it is to accept a "free" pet who has not had any medical done to it, and have that taken care of on your own. As such there is no reason why anyone would want a "free" pet (except in the case of older ones who are spayed or neutered already).
Identification on pets does not stop them from going missing, but does help them to be reunited with their owners if they do go missing. Microchips and tattoos are permanent identification solutions that are worth consideration by pet owners. However any good owner would check the shelter for their lost pet whether it had identification on it or not, so identification alone will not end pet homelessness.
Back to square one. The only way to stop pet homelessness is to make sure the pets that we have get spayed and neutered so they do not continue the cycle of more pets being born than there are homes for. We need to make sure that pets only go to good homes who will spay and neuter. We need to make sure the only people who breed pets are those who will not breed unless they have homes lined up for their pets young, and who will stand behind those pets for their lifetime.
Does this sound too controlling or impossible? Perhaps, but until everyone who has allowed their pets to breed has been there when a veterinarian has to euthanize a litter of unwanted pets, it is the only solution.[/COLOR]
written by Brenda Nelson at http://www.helium.com
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How many of you guys think I'm handsome with GREAT legs?
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- lose weight first & ask me again (7%)
- you're a catch (43%)
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