Taking Care

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It’s been a while. Hope you’re all doing well!

We’re trying a new water fountain for Cino. We gave up on having one for a while because they kept breaking down or just not working well. We’ll see how this one is. This one is the Catit flower fountain. Anyone else have this?

Cino LOVES fountains and having one around has important health benefits.

Now, let’s talk weather. It’s been really, really cold here and this weather always makes me think of all the animals without proper care and shelter. So a reminder that if you see an animal being left out in the cold, be their voice and say something.

How’s the weather where you are?

I saw this image and felt it was perfect to share on my blog. I’ll end with this. It is exactly what I would do and what I believe we should all be doing…caring for all of God’s creatures.

Christmas Eve Peace

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Hello all!

I was able to sneak a picture of Cino with a Santa hat on while she was beginning to fall asleep. She is so cozy, comfy, and at peace which is what I pray for all animals this Christmas Eve night!

Merry Christmas Eve to all and to all a good (and peaceful) night!!

The Eagle Across The Lot

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Hello everyone. Happy Sunday!

I spent a lot of time this morning trying to capture a picture of this eagle. I am not a photographer, it was way across the lot high up in a tree, I’m zooming in as far as the camera will go and trying really hard to hold it steady. Well this is the best I could do…

It’s not that great at all but I enjoy watching animals and trying to capture pictures when I can.

As for another kind of bird, the turkey, I saved one and enjoyed a vegetarian meal this Thanksgiving! 🙂

#alllivesmatter

Something To Think About

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Hello everyone!

There is something I have been thinking about and wanted to share with you and see what you think. It’s when I hear people say “they were treated no better than an animal” when describing something bad they went through at the hands of another. There is something wrong with that and I’m not talking about what the person went through because, of course, that is terrible. But that it is compared to how an animal is treated. This, to me, is admission that animals are treated poorly, is it not?

It’s something to think about.

 

You Don’t Own Me

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Hello all. I hope you have had a good week! As you know, I get ideas for a post on things that happen in my own life (conversations, events, things I read, things I experience, etc.) This past week someone was talking to me about their pet and they used that three letter word “own.” I hate that word when people are talking about their pets. They may be “our” pet but we do not own them. We adopted them and brought them into our family. Do we consider our children something we own because they are ours? When we marry do we now “own” each other?

We do not own anything that has breath. What we have done is made a commitment. A commitment to care for, be there for, and be faithful to whether it be a partner, a baby we adopted, or an animal we brought into our home.

This is a serious topic, for me very serious. I literally cringe when someone uses the word “own.” My mission and logo is to “Change how the world views animals.” But I thought I would throw a little fun into this post. Who has seen “The First Wives Club?” Whether you have or not you may know the iconic song “You Don’t Own Me.” I challenge you to listen to the words when you play the video and to think of animals instead of a man. When you do you’ll see how this can be somewhat fitting to animals as well.

World Mental Health Day

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Today is World Mental Health Day. With everything going on in the world, research is showing there is a lot more mental health issues than ever.

If you have a pet you know they can be a great antidepressant.

Here is what the Mental Health Foundation says…

Caring for a pet can help our mental health in many ways, including:

  • increasing your physical activity. Dog owners are likely to take their pet out every day for a walk or run. This can be a fun way to fit exercise into your routine
  • providing companionship. Pets can give you a sense of security and someone to share the day with. Caring for them can help you feel wanted and needed. This can be especially valuable for older people or those who live alone
  • reducing anxiety. The companionship of a pet can help to ease your anxiety
  • boosting self-confidence. Pets can be great listeners, offer unconditional love and won’t criticise you. This can help your self-confidence, especially if you feel isolated or misunderstood
  • helping you meet new people. Dog owners often stop and chat to each other on walks. But other pets can be a way to meet people too: in pet shops, training classes or online groups, for example
  • adding structure to your day. Having to feed, exercise and care for a pet can help you keep to a daily routine, which can help you feel more grounded and focused. It can give your day purpose and a sense of achievement.

I would love to hear about a pet in your life (past or present) and how they help(ed) your mental health.

Take care!