An Ode To True Love

Is it because I'm getting older that I feel so vulnerable to things?  For instance my love for animals:  it seems to have significantly intensified with each passing year. I just listened to Patty Griffin's love song to her dog and was inspired.  So here I will write of my love for these amazing creatures, possibly angels.


There is a scripture that says something like this, "Above all, guard your heart, for there the well spring of life comes."  For years I thought it meant protect it from pain, false beliefs etc.  But I now see that it's about keeping your heart alive to life, to love and of course, don't be afraid or try to hide from the pain that will bring.





 I see little animals being totally misunderstood, represented, not appreciated, not given the credit for having a mind, a heart and yes, a soul.  This pierces my heart and causes me to feel a profound ache.

Sometimes it's more evident than others.  Sometimes I feel more than others.  Tonight, sitting on my bed, looking out at the mountains, hearing the birds say good night and having my two faithful companions lying here, I feel it more.




So, I've been surfing the internet for little songs, stories and quotes about these incredible creatures who give so much...I'd like to share them with you.  I do hope you partake and enjoy:

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

Janine Allen

Patty Griffin sings the love song she wrote for her dog.  You've got to take the time to listen...it's just beautiful.

"Hi," I said. She came over, licked my hand discreetly, allowed herself to be scratched for a time, chased her tail in a dignified circle, lay down again. I remember thinking: "There are times God puts a choice in front of you." I often had such thoughts back then. We took the dog.

Stanley Bing

If there is a heaven, it's certain our animals are to be there. Their lives become so interwoven with our own, it would take more than an archangel to detangle them.

Pam Brown

For those who love dogs, it would be the worst form of a lie to call any place where dogs were banned "Paradise." Certainly no loving God would separate people from their canine friends for eternity.

Stanley Coren, dog psychologist

I so love my dogs, my heart and my mind can't find the words to express this...I hope, dear Lexy and sweet Tasha, this is a tiny way to show you my love. kisses and hugs!!!