Love animal lovers:)
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Honey
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aww that was lovely! so nice to see folk care!
Soooo sweet! Once we saved a young raccoon that was upside down clutching the grate of the storm drain in our back yard, his claws were bleeding...the water was rushing due to heavy rains. Hubby had to take apart part of our wooden privacy fence, which was over the middle of the storm drain grate, and then lift the cover with a jack system he rigged up. We freed the little one and he managed to waddle away safely on land, into the brush...hopefully to find mama. He wasn't really a tiny baby, more like a young teen.
Once we saved a young raccoon that was upside down clutching the grate of the storm drain in our back yard, his claws were bleeding...the water was rushing due to heavy rains. Hubby had to take apart part of our wooden privacy fence, which was over the middle of the storm drain grate, and then lift the cover with a jack system he rigged up. We freed the little one and he managed to waddle away safely on land, into the brush...hopefully to find mama. He wasn't really a tiny baby, more like a young teen.
Honey
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I'm a sucker for animals in need, I support several charities, rescued dogs and cats over the years, sadly they all passed away but I went straight out and rescued a lovely tortoiseshell cat, she's good company and doesn't snore in bed
Denise1952
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LOL That's great that you continue to rescue them Honey. I know I felt like after my last pup died, I couldn't go through that again, but I know I can, and it is worth it to know I am giving a, little, homeless kitti, or pup a good home They are such wonderful creatures. A home seems so empty without a pet. My landlords lil dog is on my bed now. Whenever they are all gone, she comes down and scratches at my door I will miss her a lot when I move on, but like I mentioned, I will have another, hopefully a kitti and a pup
That's great that you continue to rescue them Honey. I know I felt like after my last pup died, I couldn't go through that again, but I know I can, and it is worth it to know I am giving a, little, homeless kitti, or pup a good home They are such wonderful creatures. A home seems so empty without a pet. My landlords lil dog is on my bed now. Whenever they are all gone, she comes down and scratches at my door I will miss her a lot when I move on, but like I mentioned, I will have another, hopefully a kitti and a pup
Honey
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we share the same love of pets, I prefer their company to humans most of the time, they love you unconditionally and never let you down, gives me that warm fuzzy feeling just being around them, I have a HUGE soft spot for them!
Geezerette
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Beautiful stories! I'm happy to be in any community of animal lovers. I just have 1 12 yr old tiger tabby now, but have cared for many over my life. Most recent rescue, a few weeks ago got a young bird out of the laundromat & to a tree on the grounds.
Honey
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I had two cats for almost 20 years! My boy Jake became ill with cancer, when I lost him, Cassie his partner in crime passed away shortly after, I was devastated! said I wouldn't get another but I'm so glad I did, she makes me happy and content
Sorry to hear about your cats Honey, I have a special place in my heart for all the furkids I've lost over the years. I always got another pet, I really feel that's the way our babies who went over the bridge would have wanted it. Good for healing the heart for sure. I wouldn't be without a dog or a cat, they bring such joy and are so precious. :love_heart:
Would love to see a picture of your tabby if you have the time.
You're an angel for brining that bird to a tree and away from the Laundromat.
Honey
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The poem Rainbow Bridge can bring comfort to many, it did to me although it was quite poignant and made me cry at the time.. I could never be without my girl, she enriches my life, makes me smile, laugh and hogs the bedcovers!
The poem Rainbow Bridge can bring comfort to many, it did to me although it was quite poignant and made me cry at the time.. I could never be without my girl, she enriches my life, makes me smile, laugh and hogs the bedcovers!
I like that poem. Here's another...
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.
(From: Beauty for Ashes)
Honey
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well that made me so teary but it was lovely and uplifting too, thank you!
Honey
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I can be cruel to wasps though, their stings hurt
Geezerette
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Aww sea breeze, why did you have to go & post that. Boo hoo. Teary eyed.
Ina
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I'm hoping that applies to all living creatures. raying:
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I had two cats for almost 20 years! My boy Jake became ill with cancer, when I lost him, Cassie his partner in crime passed away shortly after, I was devastated! said I wouldn't get another but I'm so glad I did, she makes me happy and content
We had two cats for 18 years, Honey, our boy cat. Boots, developed diabetes, and I gave him 2 shots a day for many years, and then he died...not long after, his friend Snowy, developed heart problems and died. Her heart was broken when her lifelong friend died.
Now we have a rescue cat, that adopted our front porch and us, and she is our inside cat now. We also have a 4 lb pomeranian who has congestive heart failure, and I give her heart medication, blood pressure and diuretic medication, and Potassium. She is doing really good. I'm thinking of starting a nursing home for elderly pets.
Honey
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We had two cats for 18 years, Honey, our boy cat. Boots, developed diabetes, and I gave him 2 shots a day for many years, and then he died...not long after, his friend Snowy, developed heart problems and died. Her heart was broken when her lifelong friend died.
Now we have a rescue cat, that adopted our front porch and us, and she is our inside cat now. We also have a 4 lb pomeranian who has congestive heart failure, and I give her heart medication, blood pressure and diuretic medication, and Potassium. She is doing really good. I'm thinking of starting a nursing home for elderly pets.
When I rescued Misty, I had her for a few months when my sister asked if I would take in Jake who had been found in a warehouse and had been mistreated, she tried to look after him but lived in a high rise flat and he'd sit outside of the window! He started clawing at the wallpaper making a mess and she couldn't cope so I said I'd take him
When Cassie clapped eyes on him it was hate at first sight! She was ready to scratch his eyes out so for a few weeks I kept him upstairs and introduced them gradually for short periods of time, eventually they finally clicked!
They slept together and went out at night for a few hours, they became inseparable, they grew to love one another which was lovely to see.
When he became ill with a tumour we were told to take him home and enjoy the last weeks with him, I was devastated! he lost a lot of weight and sadly I had to take him to the vets to put him to sleep, the same with Cassie shortly after, I was heartbroken to lose them both, they were like children to me and I'd had them for 20 years.
I've never really got over their loss, they left such a huge void in my life as I loved them both so much, they were more than pets to me..
A true animal lover.
So sorry for your loss, Honey. I feel the same....they were a special part of our hearts.
Rescuers Help Orphaned Foal
An orphaned week-old foal sleeps soundly in the lap of its new surrogate mum – a jumbo TEDDY BEAR.
Breeze the bay pony was found abandoned on Dartmoor National Park just a few hours after his birth.
Unable to find his mother, the tiny foundling was stumbling hopelessly around the hillside trying to suckle other mares.
Orphaned Dartmoor Hill Pony Breeze who snuggles up with a teddy bear at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary in Newton Abbot, Devon
By the time rescuers from a local equine sanctuary arrived Breeze had collapsed in a state of severe shock and dehydration.
But after being nursed back to health over the following days he was missing one vital thing – a mum to cuddle and snuggle up to.
Staff at the Devon-based Mare and Foal Sanctuary knew just the answer to comfort the lonely newborn – a four foot teddy they have named Buttons.
Sanctuary executive director Syra Bowden said: “Sadly, little Breeze hasn’t got his mum around to keep him company.
“Although his carers here at the sanctuary work around the clock to look after him, it’s not quite the same.
“As a result, we always give our orphaned foals a giant cuddly toy as a companion.
“They’re just like human babies in the way it provides them with comfort”.
Breeze is being nursed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of carers at the sanctuary’s Honeysuckle Farm in Newton Abbot, Devon.
Breeze sleeps with the teddy every night to keep him comforted after his mother died
He was found on May 24 by a Dartmoor farmer who was unable to locate his mother.
After arriving at the equine centre staff and their vet spent the next three hours by the poorly foal’s side as he was placed on a saline drip, had a catheter fitted and was given crucial colostrum drips, milk and medication.
A week on, Syra said Breeze was making real progress – buoyed by his cuddly new companion.
A similarly gigantic teddy proved just the tonic for Mesha, another orphaned pony who was taken in last month and became so attached to hers that she still sleeps and snuggles up to it like a real mum.
Syra said: “Breeze was very poorly when we first reached him and it was very much touch and go.
“He’s now suckling well and feeding every hour. He even tried to have a little canter and buck in his stable over the weekend.
“He’s not out of the woods yet, though. We’ll keep a very close eye on him and care for him around the clock to ensure we do everything possible to help him pull through.
“We all have our fingers crossed that Breeze will continue to grow strong”.
The charity is appeallng to the public to donate any suitable soft toys that might help future arrivals.
To find out more visit www.mareandfoal.org/shops or call the sanctuary on 01626 355 969.
An orphaned week-old foal sleeps soundly in the lap of its new surrogate mum – a jumbo TEDDY BEAR.
Breeze the bay pony was found abandoned on Dartmoor National Park just a few hours after his birth.
Unable to find his mother, the tiny foundling was stumbling hopelessly around the hillside trying to suckle other mares.
Orphaned Dartmoor Hill Pony Breeze who snuggles up with a teddy bear at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary in Newton Abbot, Devon
By the time rescuers from a local equine sanctuary arrived Breeze had collapsed in a state of severe shock and dehydration.
But after being nursed back to health over the following days he was missing one vital thing – a mum to cuddle and snuggle up to.
Staff at the Devon-based Mare and Foal Sanctuary knew just the answer to comfort the lonely newborn – a four foot teddy they have named Buttons.
Sanctuary executive director Syra Bowden said: “Sadly, little Breeze hasn’t got his mum around to keep him company.
“Although his carers here at the sanctuary work around the clock to look after him, it’s not quite the same.
“As a result, we always give our orphaned foals a giant cuddly toy as a companion.
“They’re just like human babies in the way it provides them with comfort”.
Breeze is being nursed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of carers at the sanctuary’s Honeysuckle Farm in Newton Abbot, Devon.
Breeze sleeps with the teddy every night to keep him comforted after his mother died
He was found on May 24 by a Dartmoor farmer who was unable to locate his mother.
After arriving at the equine centre staff and their vet spent the next three hours by the poorly foal’s side as he was placed on a saline drip, had a catheter fitted and was given crucial colostrum drips, milk and medication.
A week on, Syra said Breeze was making real progress – buoyed by his cuddly new companion.
A similarly gigantic teddy proved just the tonic for Mesha, another orphaned pony who was taken in last month and became so attached to hers that she still sleeps and snuggles up to it like a real mum.
Syra said: “Breeze was very poorly when we first reached him and it was very much touch and go.
“He’s now suckling well and feeding every hour. He even tried to have a little canter and buck in his stable over the weekend.
“He’s not out of the woods yet, though. We’ll keep a very close eye on him and care for him around the clock to ensure we do everything possible to help him pull through.
“We all have our fingers crossed that Breeze will continue to grow strong”.
The charity is appeallng to the public to donate any suitable soft toys that might help future arrivals.
To find out more visit www.mareandfoal.org/shops or call the sanctuary on 01626 355 969.