Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 10:03 am on July 23, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, loss of a loved one, pet photos ( 23 ), pets ( 108 ), poems ( 5 )

Sunday Pause (Paws): Really, Take A Pause!

It’s Sunday! A time to kick back, relax, and reflect.

Many of you know about the loss of my sister. This has been a tough week, going to work, trying to act as if everything is fine. Our family has not had time for closure because we haven’t yet had the funeral. We plan to have it this week, maybe this will help a little.

I wrote a poem for today expressing some feelings I have been having through all of this and have heard other people express they felt when they lost a loved one. I hope you enjoy it.

THE WORLD DOESN’T STOP

The world is so busy
The world is so fast
Treating life like a race
How quickly time is passed

Then one day comes
When you receive a call
That one of your loved ones is gone
And now your heart takes a fall

Read the full post and poem here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 10:16 am on July 9, 2017
Tags: animal photos ( 3 ), animals ( 128 ), cats, dogs ( 72 ), pet photos ( 23 ), pets ( 108 ), short poems

Sunday Pause (Paws): Go Ahead and Just Relax

It’s Sunday! Time to kick back and relax however you’re most comfortable!

Monday through Friday at the office you work hard
Saturday you run errands, clean, and play catch up
So do take Sunday to slow down and rest, even…
If finding quiet means hiding under the covers like this pup

See full post with cute pics here.

Happy Sunday!

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 9:08 am on July 2, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), butterfiles, cat nap, cats, pets ( 108 ), poems ( 5 ), poetry ( 20 )

Sunday Pause (Paws): Slow Dance

It’s Sunday! Time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the simple things in life.

This Sunday I would like to share a poem called “Slow Dance” written by a terminally ill young girl. It is absolutely beautiful and well said. A great reminder for us all!

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.

Read the rest of the poem and post here.

Happy Sunday! Remember to slow down and enjoy the day.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 8:09 pm on July 1, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, dogs ( 72 ), fireworks ( 2 ), fireworks safety, fourth of july ( 2 ), pet safety, pets ( 108 )

Safety For Your Pet During Fireworks

Do your Fourth of July plans include protecting your pet?

Whether you are celebrating the Fourth of July or another holiday or celebration where there are fireworks, it is extremely important to consider the safety of your pet.

Animals do not enjoy the sound of fireworks. In fact, they can be pretty terrifying for many animals.

Did you know a huge amount of pets go missing during fireworks because they are panicking, disoriented, and afraid?

Full post and safety tips here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 6:13 pm on June 27, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cat food, cats, pets ( 108 ), taking your pet to the vet, veterinarian ( 4 )

This Tuesday’s Tale: Cino and the Vet Appointment

Since this Tuesday was Cino’s appointment at the vet, I thought I would share how it went in a story book kind of way for this Tuesday’s Tale.

There once was a cat named Cino
Who has a mom that loves her so
She is more than just an animal
But a family member don’t you know?

Play, eat, cuddle, & love
This is a day with her cat
She is more than just an animal
Oh, she is so much more than that!

Once a year off to the vet they go
For Cino this not a treat
She is more than just an animal
Her love just can’t be beat!

Blood was found in her urine sample
At the vet appointment last year
She is more than just an animal
So her mom went from joy to fear!

Read the full post here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 9:39 am on June 25, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, pets ( 108 ), poems ( 5 ), prayers ( 2 ), prayers for our pets ( 2 )

Sunday Pause (Paws): Cino Going Back to the Vet

It’s Sunday! This Sunday I wanted to ask if you’ll take a break from the busyness and once again say a prayer for Cino.

Some of you know that back in January I had to bring Cino in for an ultrasound. Here is the post if you haven’t read it: Sunday Pause (Paws): Prayers for Cino. This Tuesday she will be going in for her annual physical. But we will also be checking to see if there is any blood in her urine as there has been the last few times.

Read the full post here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 4:02 pm on June 24, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, dogs ( 72 ), lost pet ( 3 ), PawBoost, pets ( 108 )

Keep An Eye On Your Pet

Are you signed up for “PawBoost Alerts” in your area or something similar? If you don’t know what that is, it is Facebook alerts for when a pet has gone missing. It is a wonderful way to alert communities and get people involved in finding and returning an animal to their family.

I recently saw an alert for a little dog that was missing in my area and the note from the pet parent said the dog had been taken from their backyard. One of the comments was something like “OMG, you can’t even leave your pet outside anymore!” The sad reality is that it has been happening for a long time, we are probably just hearing about it more now with all of the online social media.

Sadly, when pets are taken, what that person has in mind is not always good.

Read the full post here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 9:25 am on June 18, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, dogs ( 72 ), Father's Day, pet dads, pet videos ( 4 ), pets ( 108 )

Sunday Pause (Paws): Father’s Day

It’s Sunday! But of course, it’s also Father’s Day!

To all of the fathers out there, including pet fathers, Cino & I wish you a wonderful, relaxing day!

See the full post here including a couple of videos for some laughs.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 9:40 pm on June 14, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, dogs ( 72 ), pets ( 108 ), Time ( 4 ), time with pets

Time Is Precious

There has been a lot of illnesses and death around my circle lately. Families of co-workers, fellow bloggers, and even in my own family there have been some hard times.

It really makes you stop and think how precious time is.

Time has a way of getting away from all of us. There is never enough time. But as you get older, I think you get wiser and you realize what you should be spending your time on.

Full post here.

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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too 6:22 pm on June 13, 2017
Tags: animals ( 128 ), cats, pet loss ( 6 ), pet photos ( 23 ), pet stories ( 4 ), pets ( 108 )

This Tuesday’s Tale: Coolidge & Effie

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The Tale of Coolidge & Effie

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.

Sadly, Coolidge passed away in 2015 in Lauren’s arms. There is no replacing Coolidge (as with any animal) but there is a new cat in Lauren’s life now and her name is Effie.

My full post here.

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