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A Thunderstorm is Brewing

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Thunder, lightning, rain…oh my!

It’s coming our way and I anticipate my cat will be hiding under a blanket as she usually does.

I read a few tips about how to help your pet during a storm. One of them is exactly what my cat does…allow them to hide. Make a few safe spots for them in the house. I provide a blanket for her to hide under in the living room so she stays near me. But she can also go in her bed, under the bed, under the sheets (as pictured in photo) wherever she needs to. Continue reading →

Bringing Home a New Cat or Kitten

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You’re so excited to bring home a new kitten or cat. Your child has been asking for one forever and you finally decide to go for it. Before you do, take the time to be prepared. Being prepared will make it easier on you and your new furry friend.

Peteducation.com has a great article that can walk you through some steps to be prepared. Here is one quote from the article:

“You will be taking your cat out of a familiar environment, putting him into a noisy, moving vehicle, then expecting him to adjust to new surroundings, new people and perhaps, new animals. This is a lot to ask, and no matter how wonderful you and your home are, even the most easy-going cat is likely to be stressed and nervous.”

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Pets are Good for our Health

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We all know how good our pets make us feel and how relaxing and calming petting them can be. It’s not just us! Pet WebMD has a list of 27 ways pets improve our health. Continue reading →

Friends

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by Lynn Johnston Productions Inc.
Dist. by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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STORY TAKEN FROM “CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE PET LOVER’S SOUL”

“Twenty-one years ago, my husband gave me Sam, an eight-week-old schnauzer, to help ease the loss of our daughter, who was stillborn. Sam and I developed a very special bond over the next fourteen years. It seemed nothing that happened could ever change that.
At one point, my husband and I decided to relocate from our New York apartment to a new home in New Jersey. After we were there awhile, our neighbor, whose cat had recently had kittens, asked us if we would like one. Continue reading →

Animals in Heaven

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OK, so the movie is “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” That’s true! But…actually ALL ANIMALS go to heaven.

Visit this link for some bible verses about animals in heaven: Bible Online

Romans 8:19-“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.” “Creation” is every living thing.

So for those mourning the loss of a beloved pet, they are in good hands!

“Animals Are Feeling Beings Too” joined Facebook

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Hello followers!

I just joined Facebook. I wanted to share it with you and ask that you please “Like” my page. Also, feel free to share my Facebook and my Blog with people you know.  You will be helping animals by doing this. The more people who are aware of issues, the more we can all help make a difference! 

Here is the link to my page: Animals Are Feeling Beings Too/Facebook

I plan to post more often from now on (on Facebook and my Blog)!

Thank you!!! Thanks for caring about animals!

Red Rovers Reading Program

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I did this training online earlier this year. This is an awesome thing. Its teaching children empathy for animals! If you’re an educator you know this also teaches empathy to humans. Studies have shown connections.
If have teacher friends, share this with them. The more schools this program is in, the more the world will start treating animals with the respect and care God intended for them. The more we will be a part of making a change in the world.

Keeping Our Pets Safe in the Warm Weather

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As temperatures rise, it’s important to keep pets cool.

The following tips are from the Humane Society of the United States:

Never leave your pet in the car

Don’t put your pet in the back of a truck

Watch out for fertilizers and deadly plants

Recognizing the Signs of a Heat Stroke
Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include: collapse, body temperature 104° F or above, bloody diarrhea or vomit, depression stupor, seizures or coma, excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, salivation. Continue reading →

Adopt From a Shelter

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It always breaks my heart when someone tells me they just got a new puppy or kitten and when I ask “where did you get it?”, their answer is they drove miles to go get it from a breeder. Ahhhh! Why would someone make that choice when there are so many animals sitting in shelters who will most likely be euthanized if no-one adopts them in a certain time period.

Here are some links to some articles discussing this topic:
Why Adopt Rather Than Buy?
Breeders vs. Rescues
Buying vs. Adopting

The number of animals euthanized in a day is absolutely mind boggling. As human beings, we are responsible to care for these creatures. How can we support places out only for a profit and ignore
innocent animals waiting for a home?

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Merry Christmas

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I haven’t posted anything for a while, the holidays have kept me busy as I am sure they have kept you as well. I was looking through a book I have called “Chicken Soup for the Soul at Christmas.” This little story made me cry.

“Merry Christmas, My Friend”

“I will never forget you,” the old man said. A tear rolled down his leathery cheek. “I’m getting too old, I can’t take care of you anymore.”
With his head tilted to one side, Monsieur DuPree watched his master. “Woof, woof! Woof, woof!” He wagged his tail back and forth, wondering, What’s he talking about?
“I can’t take care of myself anymore, let alone take care of you.” The old man cleared his throat. He pulled a hankie from his pocket and blew his nose with a mighty blast.
“Soon, I’ll move to an old-age home, and, I’m sorry to say, you can’t come along. They don’t allow dogs there, you know.” Bent over from age, the old man limped over to Monsieur DuPree and stroked the dog’s head.
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