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There’s Nothing Like A Pet To Make You Feel Better

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May is “Mental Health Month.” I do not have a diagnosed mental health condition, you may not either. But in today’s world it is hard to not get down in the dumps at times. Just today the news reported on yet another school shooting. It’s hard enough for us adults but children suffer too. I work around them and many of them are filled with anxiety, insecurity, and so many are experiencing trauma. This all leads to a lot of anger they don’t know what to do with and behavior issues. I keep hearing mental health problems are on the rise. My sister once said to me “I think EVERYONE would benefit from counseling.” She is probably right.

Some of us are very fortunate to have something very special to help us through hard times…our beloved pets. 🐶❤️🐱

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Cino always makes me feel better. 🙂

Sunday Pause (Paws): For Those Gifts From God

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It’s Sunday! Time to kick back, relax and rap…yes I said rap! (Or just listen to a rap).

I wrote a poem not long ago
My niece said it read like a rap
She sees a new career in my future
Ehhh…I probably wouldn’t get one clap 🙂

But I do have a video of someone who can rap that I wanted to share with you. If this doesn’t show that animals are gifts from God then I don’t know what does.

Grab some Kleenex, wipe your tears, and go give your gift from above a hug.

Happy Sunday!

My Best Friend

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Two posts in one day, not something I do often. But when I realized today was “National Friendship Day” I wanted to share a pic of my best friend.

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“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort”-James Herriot

“Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”-Anatole France

“When you look into the eyes of an animal you’ve rescued, you can’t help but fall in love”-Paul Shaffer

“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul”-Anthony Douglas Williams

“Animals are such agreeable friends-they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms”-unknown

“When I needed a hand, I found your paw”-unknown

Sunday Pause (Paws): For the Word “Just”

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It’s Sunday! Time to kick back, relax, and today I would like to take a pause and look at the phrase “just.”

A coworker was telling me a story at work the other day and at one point she said how she talks to her dog to let her know she is leaving. Then came the words “I know it’s stupid, it’s just a dog.” I don’t know about you but I am so tired of hearing people refer to animals as “just” anything. So I came up with a list of what I think they are just…

Just a creation of God
Just a loyal friend
Just a family member
Just a living being
Just a comforter
Just a stress reliever
Just a joy to watch
Just a joy to play with
Just someone to come home to
Just a snuggler
Just created BEFORE humans
Just improve their “owners” health
Just teachers of responsibility
Just LOVE!
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Just a joy to watch

Here is what a Facebook follower friend of mine in her own words shared with me about her beloved cat Jasmine pictured above.

Jasmine chilling on the bed with me. I wonder if other people take pleasure in watching their pets enjoy themselves? From jumping on the bed and just enjoying each other’s company to watching her sniff the air whilst sat in the garden or getting her toys out the bowl I store them in and playing with them. I’m sure they do, but it often an unspoken pleasure of pet ownership when in comes to cats. But I enjoy watching my cat just enjoy herself around the house from sunbathing to cackling at birds out the window or sniffing the breeze.

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Featured on Katzenworld: My Journey With Cino (So Far)

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It was published! 🙂

Last week I mentioned that Cino would be featured on Katzenworld and that I would share it with you once it was published. Well it was published this past Thursday.

Since I have shared stories about Cino and written a few poems on my own blog, I decided to write a new poem that encompasses Cino & I’s journey so far for Katzenworld. They publish poems on Thursdays which they call “Purrsday Poetry.”

So without further adieu, click the link below to read the poem on the Katzenworld blog.

Purrsday Poetry: My Journey With Cino

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Cino & I hope you enjoy it!

This Tuesday’s Tale: Coolidge & Effie

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The Tale of Coolidge & Effie

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Coolidge when he was very young (photo taken by Lauren from Eel Creek Chronicles)

Coolidge was one of the rescued kittens from a litter that was found in a field. He was a shy and timid cat, uncertain of his new surroundings, when Lauren and her husband first brought him home. (Lauren’s description sounds similar to what I experienced with Cino when I brought her home). But the patience and love they seem to have had for Coolidge eventually created a beautiful bond.   Continue reading →

Sunday Pause (Paws): The Human & Animal Bond

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It’s Sunday! Time to kick back & relax!

This Sunday I wanted to take a look at the human and animal bond. God created us both and it is my prayer that we live together with love and respect for one another.

I hope you enjoy looking through the images below showing exactly that!

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