Christmas and the Little Ones

It is time to get serious about your shopping if you haven't already.  Remember your pets and your outside visitors when you shop. 

Keep in mind the outside birds are looking for some much needed nutrition at this time of the year.  Once you begin your feeding regiment, don't quit!  They will come to depend on you as a ready source of food. Rendering the fat from your untrimmed beef roasts will make a great treat for them.  If that is too much trouble, buy the suet cakes from the store.  These tasty treats are for everyday, but your gift can be bought in bulk to have on hand for the winter.

If you live near some wooded area, remember to feed the deer.  This is a hard time of the year for them. The difficulty of finding food often results in the death of many animals.

Your indoor companions would love to have a special new toy (read the label for safety tips and point of origin) to occupy them when the snow is falling.  Spending time with your cat, who otherwise will sleep through the winter, is healthy for him and great for you...it lifts your spirits when you are bonding with your pet.

This is a hurried time of the year; however remembering to pamper the animals in your life is a gift to them that is priceless. Shop, pamper your loved ones inside and out, and have a blessed season!

Do It Every Day for the Animals

A few years ago I was introduced to www.theanimalrescuesite.com . With an increase appreciation for the purpose of this site, I have found myself boasting about it on Facebook and Tweeting as often as possible.  This organization is part of the Greater Good Network and besides "clicking" to give food (free for you to do) there are heartwarming stories about rescued animals. 

When I need a birthday gift for someone, I watch the sales for the online store and shop for a very unique gift.  Each item purchased feeds a shelter animal with a certain number of bowls.  What a great way to be part of a greater good.

The items available for sale are quality items and free shipping is often offered.  When shipping is not free, it is a mere $4.95 for the entire order.

Dealing with customer service is awesome.  No other customer service outranks the congeniality of The Animal Rescue site. 

You will also be given a chance to vote for a shelter in your area which, if they win enough votes, will be given a nice sum of money to help with the shelter's needs. 

I know you have a love of animals or you wouldn't be reading this blog.  Go ahead..support www.theanimalrescuesite.com and feel the satisfaction of helping our little rescued friends.animal rescue
P.S.  Sylvester was rescued.  He was a stray that I had fixed and Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Missouri did the surgery and gave him his first shots.  I am allergic to him (and a bunch of other stuff); however the allergy shots do the trick.  He is my little boy!

How Wise is He?

 Every now and again you will find someone looking your way.  He might have a message for you or you might have an unknown message for him.

Nothing happens by mistake in God's world.  When Nature shares her babies with you, celebrate life!

Keep your eyes and ears open for a new revelation or a confirmation of something you already know.

Have a day like no other today and live life to its fullest!

Google Maps St. Andrews State Park

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Fishing, hiking, picnicing and more in this Florida State Park.  With 2 fishing piers available, you are in the right spot for some great fishing.  Nature never looked so good!

The horrific heat and your furry friends...are they bored?

I find that the heat really affected my darling cat, Sylvester. It was too hot to let him on the deck in the midday and the evenings had high unsafe temps too.  He was allowed on the porch and the back deck first thing in the morning and until the temperatures rose to 80+.  I don't feel that pampering this 11 pound creature was too much motherly care. It just made sense to keep him cool since he spends most of his time in the A/C. 

He continued to eat well and he did sleep well; however he seemed to pace and show signs of boredom during the very hot days. (I don't think that weather is completely gone although we are under 100 degrees for the past few days.) I am letting him out now as often as he wants to go.

Without rain and with the excruciating heat, the weather has been hard on humans and your precious furry little pets.  I might baby my baby, but he is some little creature with whom I decided to share my life!

Playtime is always great to schedule with your little friend and especially when the look of boredom can lead to overeating and discontentment. Keep a few new toys in reserve or give the kitty a large brown paper bag to run in and explore. A few minutes two or three times a day will give him the exercise he needs and give in to his natural instincts to explore and hunt (even if it is hunting in a brown paper bag.  Put a small treat of hard food in the bag for him to retrieve.)

You can find some great toys and treats for your kitty at www.drugstore.com. You don't even have to go out to the store in the heat because you can get free delivery with the order if you qualify.

Keep cool and healthy and this goes for your furry little guy as well!

Nature's choices

Nature keeps the numbers under control.

This beautiful scene was in the tree next to my deck.  The excitement of having a clutch of robins hatching close to me seemed like a dream come true.  I watched the nest for many days and saw one robin replace the other on the nest taking turns to find nourishment for themselves and get a little exercise.

One day, I noticed no activity at the nest.  The next day the same and the next day more inactivity.

Too bad, Mother Nature had something different in mind.  Did a squirrel rob the eggs?  Probably so. Nature promotes the survival of the fittest... Life, any life, on life's terms requires acceptance.

Almost Dead Center is the Robins' Nest

All about unconditional love...

Sylvester was a little stray cat staring in the window looking at the tempting, plumb blue lovebirds in their cage in my study.  It was love at first sight for me.  Being a stray, he had to be caught and fixed and given some shots.  Four months after that first sight, he got to the Vet and began to live the life of a carefree little guy.  He weathered the winter months and the rain of spring before he was allowed to join the family inside.

That was four years ago and he was just over 1 year old. 

He comes when he is called, he walks on a lead when we travel, and he sits on the front porch on a lead.  He had gotten into fights and sick from eating nasty stuff outside and now he is content with his pampered life and the heat in the winter and the A/C in the summer.

He is well travelled and deeply loved by all who meet him.  He started meowing about a year ago and now is quite verbal with us! What is not to love?

When I think of cruelty to animals, I am sickened by the thought that a human being could do those things to a helpless creature.

Visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com and help them help homeless cats and dogs. Our shelter is Dogwood Animal Shelter if you care to vote.  It is a no-kill shelter here in Osage Beach, MO.



My Kit in Our Vacation Condo

Who loves you big Guy?

Details are Nature's way of taking care of every living creature.  She knows how to handle us and provide...she knows how to protect and take away.  She runs the cycle of life and allows each individual to experience the art of her work. Follow Her example of love and care for every living creature.  Take care to preserve life in all its forms. 

Go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com today and see how you can help!



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Looking divine when naked

Sometimes I wonder how Nature seems to come up with the best color combinations and designs.  Look at the smallest creatures and ask yourself, "How did this happen and why? Why don't I have time to create these details?"

It is my belief that when seeing these visual treats, they are  my rewards for humility and knowing my place in a glorious world.  If I can't take the time to smell the roses, what is worth my time?

I give myself time each day to meditate on what is rightfully my business and what I need to leave for Someone else to handle.  Looking at this little guy reminds me that it is this moment that counts. I can't create a butterfly, but I can enrich my life by looking at this divine creature who is not judgemental, vain or superficial. 

All this is food for my soul...and I am hungry!