Do our pets talk?

by | Nov 13, 2009

My Little Lady

Ellie is such a little lady,… every time I do something for her, I can hear her gratitude!

I know they talk,… While all of the babies have their own “language,” Ellie in particular is the most polite of them all. As I´ve done a thousand times, yesterday I reached down to fill one of the many water bowls around the house, and there she was, waiting to look me in the eyes with a look that clearly said “Thank You, Mommy!” In a world where many times social graces are questioned, I find it interesting that this little girl knows the power of manners and knows how to use that special pet language of unconditional love! I love you, Ellie. And, I love you even more for letting Mommy know how much you appreciate what I do!

The Unconditional Love – I Love It!

by | Nov 6, 2009

The Unconditional Love – I Love It!

It sure does make any day better, doesn´t it?
You know, sometimes you just have “one of those days.” Maybe nothing goes wrong but you´re just not quite on the top of your game. Happened to me this week.
What made it all better? My four little babies! How can you not look at these little faces, watch their little antics and just smile? It just makes everything “be okay” or, if nothing better, it makes me know that I am loved for who I am – and just because! There´s no pressure, they ask nothing of me but to love them back, and they worship the times that all I do is pet them and kiss their little heads. Isn´t that something – the smallest gestures, the ones that cost nothing or come with no strings attached, is all they want from me.
Ah, the unconditional love. How do people survive without it?

 

 

 

How Much Can We Love?

by | Oct 31, 2009

How Much Can We Love?

Do our hearts ever get too full of love?
As I sit here with a hot cup of tea, I can feel my heart pounding with all of the love that it feels. Two weeks ago, I added the fourth “fur-child” to our home – and our hearts are just so elated with love! I just never thought I could continue to have room for all of these “kids” and the capacity to love all of them like they deserve! To love all of them with ALL of my heart – individually! Oh, but, let me tell you – love them I do!
Rudy joined our house this week after spending over three months at the Humane Society. I have never seen 5 pounds of fur love so deeply and be so sweet as this little guy! He is truly thankful for everything that he is given – and for all that is done for him. The poor little guy came with an incredible URI as well as some little worms in his system. The way that he took his meds and let us put the ointment in his eyes, he knew that we were just trying to help him. Gracious – ah, yes, quite the little gentleman.
To my little babies – Crisco, Mike The Dog, Ellie Mae and Rudy – Mommy loves all of you so much! Thanks for all of the unconditional love that you give to us!

“Anthropomorphism”,… are we guilty?

by | Oct 6, 2009

Anthropomorphism” are we guilty

Is this you? I know it´s me!
I learned a new word this week – “anthropomorphism” – attributing human characteristics to animals. Well, yes, that´s me! And, I´m proud of it. However, while some people think that this is nuts – I´m wondering if the animals are insulted by it,…
After all, isn´t it the animals who are the unselfish ones? The ones who know only giving and unconditional love? The ones who´s mere happiness depends on us – and making us happy? Aren´t they the ones who never say a harsh word? Who never show hate? Who never intentionally hurt others? Yes, I´m guessing that they are incredibly insulted.
In fact – I would love to know the word that attributes animals characteristics to humans. A world where man could show only love – not hate. A world where there was no abuse. A world where everyone existed together, as a part of a pack that only knows how to take care of each other.
Yes, I think that I would rather have those attributes and be labeled with that word. The attributes of only good and love. Count me in.

Our time together is short and precious,…

by | Oct 1, 2009

Our time together is short and precious

Where-oh-where does the time go?
I found this picture of Crisco taken on the day that we brought him home, six years ago,… he was all of a pound and we lovingly deemed him “Blobby Boy!” I look at that photo today and it feels like it all happened just yesterday. Where-oh-where did 6 years go. To have this little guy in our lives has been such a blessing and have given us enough stories to fill a library with his orneriness and antics!

Then it hits me,… if the past six years went as fast as they did, what will the next six years hold? Then, my precious little boy will be 12, clearly a “senior” in a pet´s life. Goodness me,.. It is so scary to know that he is now hitting the “mid” part of his life. To me – it started not that long ago. However, in a blink, here we are – he is six years old.

Every day is so precious with these little ones. Every day I thank God that he has allowed me to share a house with my three wonderful fur-kids. In addition, every day I thank God for allowing me the pleasure and the gift of knowing exactly what unconditional love looks like. Because in a blink, when it is gone from me – I know that the love that Crisco brought to us will forever be emblazoned in our hearts and memories,… I love you, Mr. Puppy!