tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84742165271115354502024-02-20T22:18:07.556-08:00Auntie M's Canine Capers and Feline FolliesEvery canine and feline has it's own personality, it's own story. I am so fortunate to be part of many of their lives, for I am "Auntie M". I'm the one who comes when their owners need to go away. I become the temporary leader of the pack, the medicine dispenser, the groomer and giver of food and affection. And I listen as they tell me their stories! I hope you'll enjoy their tales (tails?) as much as I do! Welcome!The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-24932162919571846452022-02-07T18:04:00.003-08:002022-02-07T18:05:43.616-08:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- MY PILOT SON HAS A FRENCH BULL DOG FOR A CO-PILOT! https://youtu.be/i4naKdBVmi0<p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-167817147718084352020-09-18T08:12:00.000-07:002020-09-18T08:12:22.546-07:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- THE GOOD WILL AMBASSADOR FERAL FELINE!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13GSyElexYhDtkXtUWAcafdEEa7A21Dbp5ZNIHC4eTpR57tUP8hw8vwPEqpUvRnLbCLqLm0GYPJKNef_qyu0OMam29VWuiflCmvB-6KwvOxFBsvTDoxFWMakxORz6Z34-lKnKQc-S9Qs/s2048/IMG_6634.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13GSyElexYhDtkXtUWAcafdEEa7A21Dbp5ZNIHC4eTpR57tUP8hw8vwPEqpUvRnLbCLqLm0GYPJKNef_qyu0OMam29VWuiflCmvB-6KwvOxFBsvTDoxFWMakxORz6Z34-lKnKQc-S9Qs/w300-h400/IMG_6634.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p> My name is Sammy! And I am, and will ever be a Feral Tabby Feline! I have quite a story to tell you!</p><p>The life of a Feral Cat is not an easy one! I was born in a chicken coop a bit south of Brighton, Michigan! I'm 3rd generation of a Feral Cat Community on a dirt road near a Golf Course! I think I'm about 6 years old.</p><p>The farmer who owned the chicken coop says we Never Ever bothered the chickens! The farmer joined the "Feral Cat Program"- which means the State will neuter and spay the cats for free. The Vet then nips the top of the left ear so that animal control knows not to "put us down"! You see, we are suppose to be "rodent control" (yuck!), so if anyone turns us in we get released back to where we were found!</p><p>Now about the Humans I have kinda, sorta adopted!</p><p><br /></p><p>First I'll give you a bit of MY family History! About 10 years ago my momma cat made friends with my Humans. This was before I was born! They named her "Killer Senior Momma" because she was such a good hunter! The man Human had all these chipmunks all over his yard! He would point to a hole the chipmunk just ran into and yell "Get 'em, Killer. Get 'em!" Killer Momma Senior would jump into the hole and try to pull out the chipmunk and chase it, but most of the time she couldn't reach it!</p><p>Then a year later one of our relatives also showed up and was named "Killer Jr." Killer Jr. was very sweet and social and would follow the Humans around on their many walks! Then- all at once both Killer Momma Senior and Killer Jr. were never seen again! The Humans think the coyotes got them! The coyotes can be heard howling all the time in the backyard forest! Very Sad!</p><p>Now- On To MY Story!</p><p>4 years ago I came to the Humans back yard. They would try to feed me and pet me, but I would have none of it!! One day their Granddaughter Payton was there. There's something special about her, She seemed to understand me! The Humans call her the "Cat Whisperer"! I let her pet me!</p><p>After that I slowly got to know the Humans! They were both allergic to me!! That didn't stop the Lady! She took one look at me and fell in Love!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqfrgFSTYlbVZZCpuulOOoxyYXb70TNQhxRH8CpBUH2Pp1hZO6XwfTVtF9qyf9jCc6TLDe9TBiYjwx8CEl12XfqA8PHZg5KLMogTOgaYAt2Hmn5UDqF03YWYnEamvBLGh2x9FCfUC0CM/s1790/IMG_6481+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="1734" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglqfrgFSTYlbVZZCpuulOOoxyYXb70TNQhxRH8CpBUH2Pp1hZO6XwfTVtF9qyf9jCc6TLDe9TBiYjwx8CEl12XfqA8PHZg5KLMogTOgaYAt2Hmn5UDqF03YWYnEamvBLGh2x9FCfUC0CM/s320/IMG_6481+2.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I decided to let them get to know me a little! They would feed me whenever I came to visit! I was very skittish at first. In order to survive I've learned to be very careful of every one and every thing! </p><p>You see, I'm Not a hunter!!! I was born to be a Feline Diplomat! I have huge talons but will only occasionally kill a grasshopper or spider!</p><p>I am a very large Feline- 16 1/2 pounds of Love and Cuddles!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here I am, napping on my Human's deck rail, waiting for them to wake up and feed me! I'm here most mornings at about 06:00 !</p><p>I am indeed an outdoor Feral Feline- but love to eat, snuggle, and nap with my Humans whenever possible! I can tell when they need affection! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeEtDBjBigtuLsIqGK2N4q1TfbsA90OYG5F-f1PVc5cAO8wOwyVklkfhRfVcbCQIXhGXm7-OzriqxCk3jQSBlQMh6jC6SzIM6qEyw4kr-iHwzmkhleoNmbr5kPeqtK2yRXXVo-o7WesY/s2048/IMG_6627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeEtDBjBigtuLsIqGK2N4q1TfbsA90OYG5F-f1PVc5cAO8wOwyVklkfhRfVcbCQIXhGXm7-OzriqxCk3jQSBlQMh6jC6SzIM6qEyw4kr-iHwzmkhleoNmbr5kPeqtK2yRXXVo-o7WesY/w300-h400/IMG_6627.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Sometimes my Female Human spends a lot of time on her computer!! It's my job to tell her when enough is enough!!<p></p><p>I sleep between 12-16 hours a day! So- when I am with my humans I need to spread the love as best I can!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCLMc5qSx94EYIBqlpVhaG6HXb2j-itcjPetq7gz9hC6iaGWq9MmjPzDkowoY1q2eH9F9siygymGxeP10xkHV4inOqj4aDjaCq7oBPggli9gW6SOAt4vVhLKrr0WaWmewh0jDk-pyD1Q/s2048/IMG_6484.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVCLMc5qSx94EYIBqlpVhaG6HXb2j-itcjPetq7gz9hC6iaGWq9MmjPzDkowoY1q2eH9F9siygymGxeP10xkHV4inOqj4aDjaCq7oBPggli9gW6SOAt4vVhLKrr0WaWmewh0jDk-pyD1Q/w400-h300/IMG_6484.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my Male Human! Interestingly enough, he didn't believe animals belong inside! He was raised on a farm and always thought animals belonged outside only! Plus, he's allergic to me! But I can tell that he's really in need of a snuggle sometimes! And as you can tell, he likes the snuggles!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAPf01EiUVsi37L5iZ_57GqACHvyRcvEoUatpxYIfSyBVCq-RGB0oQ8nw4Pgag6TL-PAYF22w66dT9AN0Hq8NEfOpIwEEBQTZmcIDxV5zQ4_iftPjQHkgd2PQOCfetnCLvJjZcB5mz2w/s2048/IMG_6628.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAPf01EiUVsi37L5iZ_57GqACHvyRcvEoUatpxYIfSyBVCq-RGB0oQ8nw4Pgag6TL-PAYF22w66dT9AN0Hq8NEfOpIwEEBQTZmcIDxV5zQ4_iftPjQHkgd2PQOCfetnCLvJjZcB5mz2w/w300-h400/IMG_6628.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes my Human Lady thinks she can fool me by taking that dang computer into her bedroom! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She Can't! It's Cuddle time!! (Note the determined look on my face!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a schedule of sorts! By 06:00 I'm napping on my Human's rail waiting for Breakfast! Now for cuddle time and sleep! Sometimes I'll visit the different neighbors! One neighbor has lovely patio furniture I use for a little nap!! One time I used my big paws to open their back door and went to their son's bedroom! After finding me they fed me treats and put me outside! My Male Human was a bit embarrassed! All the neighbors know who I sort of belong to!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another neighbor (who also has comfy furniture on their porch) found me napping one day on their porch.. They called me boots until they found out who I belonged to. I sit by their door until they feed me something! And I really like playing with their new puppy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then there's my 7 p.m. routine! There are lovely neighbors who also have felines! At just about the same time each day I visit! Their cats will sit by the door and wait for me! I know they are expecting me so don't want to disappoint them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now- about two years ago the farmer who owned the chicken coop sold the farm! He sold it to a couple who have a Labrador canine! That has ruined my backup living situation when my Humans are traveling! So- the neighbors with the social cats are willing to look after me while the Humans are away! This will mostly happen in the Winter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gNDN6MtjFM1v0m6_8xCeOvovrc3Qyx34CyyKBgFloZ5ETt1dc6E-cRhoJsW6nYWi0QtCSbdwPoL9kyyeSIahXAl7heFtPoWcunOZQfGXEhSqsgchohORZ9yH-4f8GBFSTxxnDX8Upx8/s1779/IMG_6635.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ3qz60iuA_ZuQ-FJduWYg4fFHZoDYeY9GKRTdjti0HktdRMcFZ2v0zyPuacWiXfZrOIGmRJ7m9ygd5f6uWfPhLIbmYSucB0m24dcerqdiqnJML0Jiv1S0Q3Sk6AtJijtAIjHk0wdHYY/s1779/IMG_6635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1779" data-original-width="1543" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ3qz60iuA_ZuQ-FJduWYg4fFHZoDYeY9GKRTdjti0HktdRMcFZ2v0zyPuacWiXfZrOIGmRJ7m9ygd5f6uWfPhLIbmYSucB0m24dcerqdiqnJML0Jiv1S0Q3Sk6AtJijtAIjHk0wdHYY/w346-h400/IMG_6635.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div> I have no idea why we felines like boxes so much! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAvztEEr5A3WPdvwJOJFTNDVAngX50Q6FamQc0R0UVfC76RCPPh74X_LPETsa5eDTo673BdkizeBk1uDh1j1IH2aIHPhBSINAiUI5OelUbsE4p8lou05SrISM-I-6Snbym7DxpbxKlgQ/s1424/IMG_6480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1424" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAvztEEr5A3WPdvwJOJFTNDVAngX50Q6FamQc0R0UVfC76RCPPh74X_LPETsa5eDTo673BdkizeBk1uDh1j1IH2aIHPhBSINAiUI5OelUbsE4p8lou05SrISM-I-6Snbym7DxpbxKlgQ/w400-h300/IMG_6480.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>As you can tell by this picture, I'm under stress!! As I've mentioned, I am NOT a Hunter! I try not to bother any of the critters! That includes mice, chipmunks, squirrels, and birds! (My Male Human who was raised on a farm thinks I'm not very smart because I refuse to kill! ) But my Female Human understands me! Now back to the picture!! I'm begging to be let inside!! Why?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKD94FNpinYjOX2hLfbw2Dp132_1WsquhSnTbuXe6rPO243pnUiWqn0XMGxrSsUSuHPzt4xAvxz3rcGl0fpq83MGvw1XCvcoExrvpKJUT88xzTa-pgIdiji7PS-rYNSpxcaM_vtjYPhg/s586/IMG_6480+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="586" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKD94FNpinYjOX2hLfbw2Dp132_1WsquhSnTbuXe6rPO243pnUiWqn0XMGxrSsUSuHPzt4xAvxz3rcGl0fpq83MGvw1XCvcoExrvpKJUT88xzTa-pgIdiji7PS-rYNSpxcaM_vtjYPhg/w400-h308/IMG_6480+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I was being dive-bombed by this bird!! Both birds and squirrels like to taunt us non-hunters! I don't know why!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArBnxfzR5M6cLKcehtl6fqHzi1vxA44mIr2xyf0FH6hROaXymAyRFvFTKRCvoOWskz5Ifidh2SjKhLmnkKCZxF4OsFQHSabr4-3CSm0w0w6PxGb2trwLv0bQTg6qNB1xLOJco8gxNKUs/s2048/IMG_6483.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArBnxfzR5M6cLKcehtl6fqHzi1vxA44mIr2xyf0FH6hROaXymAyRFvFTKRCvoOWskz5Ifidh2SjKhLmnkKCZxF4OsFQHSabr4-3CSm0w0w6PxGb2trwLv0bQTg6qNB1xLOJco8gxNKUs/w300-h400/IMG_6483.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So that's my story! Yes, I'm a Feral Feline, an Out Doors cat, and a Snuggle- Companion-Ambassador to all the Humans in my area- but especially to MY Humans! I'm Loved, obviously Well Fed, looked after by MY Humans and their community as well!</div><div><br /></div><div>What more could a Feline Good Will Ambassador ask for ?!</div>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-72853697142304407352020-09-13T09:45:00.003-07:002020-09-13T09:54:33.161-07:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG! A RESCUED PUP- LIVING THE GOOD LIFE!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUnkjFV01iqHgB1stS58_q0zHJJvsNl4vP4NoB1uPtUPwSIbdhupRVKXsqETZAIk92KiIa4Mw3mHPCPhb8A0jznRbTEs0kRd2jV5IbOJvcoy9QzzyjT7RtKJBYlNJH5PwuPU5r8PUFnc/s1080/IMG_6616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUnkjFV01iqHgB1stS58_q0zHJJvsNl4vP4NoB1uPtUPwSIbdhupRVKXsqETZAIk92KiIa4Mw3mHPCPhb8A0jznRbTEs0kRd2jV5IbOJvcoy9QzzyjT7RtKJBYlNJH5PwuPU5r8PUFnc/w400-h400/IMG_6616.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My name is Macie! Some say I'm a Mutt! But I'm not! I'm a MIX! And this is my story!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I was a baby something happened to my litter and pack! I don't know what! But by the time I was12 weeks old I was a rescue puppy- looking for a forever home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No one knew for sure what my breed was! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My humans found me! They didn't seem to care about the "breed"! They were told my name was "JOY" but I wouldn't answer to that! The Humans decided on a new name! And that was fine with me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They added me to their family pack! Since then I've been a loyal companion for my Humans! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They Love me and I Love being with them! What better life could a Canine want?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3-PA1aSX9G8eP-sHLIkoojinh6E_idDJYEgnQeN5RS-xB8yaJlZLbKtCN0qCSI2n0FkxRF0tFL9hG052V8JJF1vrIwDGBjrv1sopBuIQ4Zvbo0761EB247mZt-xXGFwsynE9YSqOo98/s720/IMG_6618.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3-PA1aSX9G8eP-sHLIkoojinh6E_idDJYEgnQeN5RS-xB8yaJlZLbKtCN0qCSI2n0FkxRF0tFL9hG052V8JJF1vrIwDGBjrv1sopBuIQ4Zvbo0761EB247mZt-xXGFwsynE9YSqOo98/s320/IMG_6618.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here I am as a puppy on their boat! Pretty cool, don't you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0nhelodiQmvV3LyYN5ko2nysTm9fzEb1WbN6RHzNFFDxy-LYD_0JwazPxxUTX1mKk-WhAyP4W5w_KGK1b99Q9DcOhzJtAjXao4rV5pXi-20hJ20SlPUhDpgJT88IEjaR07kmiIMtqS0/s720/IMG_6619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0nhelodiQmvV3LyYN5ko2nysTm9fzEb1WbN6RHzNFFDxy-LYD_0JwazPxxUTX1mKk-WhAyP4W5w_KGK1b99Q9DcOhzJtAjXao4rV5pXi-20hJ20SlPUhDpgJT88IEjaR07kmiIMtqS0/w400-h300/IMG_6619.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I Love stretching! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Cg7RpzCqHBa5yuk37ZTHp84d7cmslPhOMwjH0oHi446nByuJFXe_2QFymvqG5YDebyUGkPbFEDySTdDIv1-qLUFtBwfmbmigXK7adALNoDy7KxRPsAvY5ns1vDzAdHib1TJDh8X2Q1U/s1242/IMG_6621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1242" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Cg7RpzCqHBa5yuk37ZTHp84d7cmslPhOMwjH0oHi446nByuJFXe_2QFymvqG5YDebyUGkPbFEDySTdDIv1-qLUFtBwfmbmigXK7adALNoDy7KxRPsAvY5ns1vDzAdHib1TJDh8X2Q1U/w400-h381/IMG_6621.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When my humans have to travel, Auntie M comes to stay with me! She's always surprised how easily I can "chill out"! I Love looking out the window and watching the World go by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Along with being a Great laid back Companion I am also an observer. I watch the neighborhood, and watch over my family! No- I'm not a "guard" dog, because I'm not at all aggressive! However, I do alert the family about the goings on in the neighborhood!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhEqsYcsVlzvnMi4I8V4WvnRhi2GtcUmOAGh_Op1GOVdhK6ZQsQKRY3HJpd9ERmzUEQKx8I3LN1ykt18vyxKMtBnLCtQ9h6TvPK8eRjt6MTFM-NRhAJS_0yz7RKmqL8p1N03FXVUX_5U/s2048/IMG_4637+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhEqsYcsVlzvnMi4I8V4WvnRhi2GtcUmOAGh_Op1GOVdhK6ZQsQKRY3HJpd9ERmzUEQKx8I3LN1ykt18vyxKMtBnLCtQ9h6TvPK8eRjt6MTFM-NRhAJS_0yz7RKmqL8p1N03FXVUX_5U/w400-h300/IMG_4637+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There used to be a cat that lived with us! His name was Mikee! Auntie M said he looked just like "Puss in Boots"! He always wanted to sneak my food!! (Maybe he Was Puss In Boots! ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzvaRYBpTclM2M7ZOm53jt1riStvF-AH3zAtpFEhR4Ew1q5YsLjoxTIdAf_659QOnrbH1ounv4YKV6XR35vRviqwQzJaugY25R-JwDrQB4fm_ozgVnXmaEiXiP9J2X1t8xj34UnT4uY4/s2048/IMG_4534.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzvaRYBpTclM2M7ZOm53jt1riStvF-AH3zAtpFEhR4Ew1q5YsLjoxTIdAf_659QOnrbH1ounv4YKV6XR35vRviqwQzJaugY25R-JwDrQB4fm_ozgVnXmaEiXiP9J2X1t8xj34UnT4uY4/w400-h400/IMG_4534.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Auntie M always takes me for long walks! See how she threads my leash? That way I know not to pull on the leash but walk right beside her! She always tells me what a great walking companion I am!<p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAASKmGsZfSAZyTUGbE4AcRHE34ilJM971C6_jZGB97DZjuIQ78aiTLH9snrpUTZuEZaDLhcQACdyezR5_hLujNqxIR1R6yLRiH8aXPzWb88RUCb5c6U8v-knl1YcJBSVssLy376GpaI/s2048/IMG_4650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAASKmGsZfSAZyTUGbE4AcRHE34ilJM971C6_jZGB97DZjuIQ78aiTLH9snrpUTZuEZaDLhcQACdyezR5_hLujNqxIR1R6yLRiH8aXPzWb88RUCb5c6U8v-knl1YcJBSVssLy376GpaI/w400-h300/IMG_4650.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm pretty comfortable sitting where ever! I just love watching what's going on! I only get excited when my Humans or Auntie M comes to visit! Those are my "special" people!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLfTU-MPfPxjWCqvNlx7pVfveRmBwkwIknH47ySYGFGOXf6lxXOoUeLY0EekbE5MQGobvdgg5RUky6ZMNDvXDQK1LX17-jbJBD80YHkG0zVAo5RbFQmIbZYZAwQXq3eZKMkpjSNX3STI/s2048/IMG_4652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLfTU-MPfPxjWCqvNlx7pVfveRmBwkwIknH47ySYGFGOXf6lxXOoUeLY0EekbE5MQGobvdgg5RUky6ZMNDvXDQK1LX17-jbJBD80YHkG0zVAo5RbFQmIbZYZAwQXq3eZKMkpjSNX3STI/w400-h300/IMG_4652.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> Here I'm Watching Auntie M sweeping the floors! It makes her smile to see the way I sit on the stairs! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOvkjHG0u8lSIlvb8nMjzC2jvC1OWv4yTAtt_oM2q0gzLF8gBA4z8DLZ_eserjfrvZbSxV4uotptLxJcrlruIOU7vbweV4ebuXSz-dIgQgMUpd6lAjNQZS9H2GrFF50IiDWtCbXVAI5Q/s719/IMG_6617+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLOvkjHG0u8lSIlvb8nMjzC2jvC1OWv4yTAtt_oM2q0gzLF8gBA4z8DLZ_eserjfrvZbSxV4uotptLxJcrlruIOU7vbweV4ebuXSz-dIgQgMUpd6lAjNQZS9H2GrFF50IiDWtCbXVAI5Q/w390-h400/IMG_6617+2.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><br /><div>Beach time is always a great time for me!! As long as my Humans aren't flying somewhere, they bring me along on their adventures!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOf_u6HhwC3a_5iC1Ss9l348UmVgeSrcJaeoKBfCHSiuL3pKX4tV93sOzth4PwuqfjtRQIFOrseVh-ftpqAXhBblPFD1FL3cNkhO1M5gRIW_h4KmPeh5THDZPfuoo-s43P-yaywOjCBGE/s2048/IMG_4413.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOf_u6HhwC3a_5iC1Ss9l348UmVgeSrcJaeoKBfCHSiuL3pKX4tV93sOzth4PwuqfjtRQIFOrseVh-ftpqAXhBblPFD1FL3cNkhO1M5gRIW_h4KmPeh5THDZPfuoo-s43P-yaywOjCBGE/w400-h300/IMG_4413.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Sometimes Auntie M would bring her Granddaughter to visit! The little girl was kind, But I always felt just a little bit shy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0now4UG0FC4QIBA1wEl-7_YS6h8JpcH4N6bGYkTUOueFSsXfzVtHqKv2tUhjD7Wg0pW3OybP_TOn_TOMA7VLgwSC95wHb7AvfkCzQ16uZ8mfEk11wyyxfvAwaJyw3_ZP_tlKfXz4mcY4/s1242/IMG_6625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1242" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0now4UG0FC4QIBA1wEl-7_YS6h8JpcH4N6bGYkTUOueFSsXfzVtHqKv2tUhjD7Wg0pW3OybP_TOn_TOMA7VLgwSC95wHb7AvfkCzQ16uZ8mfEk11wyyxfvAwaJyw3_ZP_tlKfXz4mcY4/w400-h296/IMG_6625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Auntie M's rule is to NOT sleep with the Canines and Felines she watches over! However, I would sneak in and carefully place myself on the bed as she slept! She was always surprised in the morning that I somehow got up there without waking her up!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mfnF3nH0OX7pBMjyngr55PZU-6D65EQVH5SSPNiQ2xkurk0lE5mcBvtE5Cll7PLo3Y_XEcDV6-32VNhvxeJdrLDjxo43NEBZkVU28QNlivMQMtrKzaedbv7T2ZI6POs6zBfbqqe3pkg/s1586/IMG_6622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1586" data-original-width="1242" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mfnF3nH0OX7pBMjyngr55PZU-6D65EQVH5SSPNiQ2xkurk0lE5mcBvtE5Cll7PLo3Y_XEcDV6-32VNhvxeJdrLDjxo43NEBZkVU28QNlivMQMtrKzaedbv7T2ZI6POs6zBfbqqe3pkg/w314-h400/IMG_6622.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Female Human always makes sure I look pretty! I have lots of stylish scarves!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjGVi9BmWs2vNdqqL81ysys1pJ3xhedlGYPbUzAWRDo-tplsO-0354sITVlYwajkNJ3U6qAEiO5Td2da4XUnchdv5mVW5X3A6h3dAS2vCcWZeq82Tx-uahsKF0DPjflYtwQmfixAao74/s2048/IMG_4584.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjGVi9BmWs2vNdqqL81ysys1pJ3xhedlGYPbUzAWRDo-tplsO-0354sITVlYwajkNJ3U6qAEiO5Td2da4XUnchdv5mVW5X3A6h3dAS2vCcWZeq82Tx-uahsKF0DPjflYtwQmfixAao74/w400-h300/IMG_4584.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've always enjoyed the Winter! I often roll in the snow to give myself a snow bath! Here I am watching a herd of deer that were in the woods!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7tERKXVIzD_QxbGiI9DEIWcygoSpSyyLHsTnhpSiPMkhUbkaBO5E0Mdve_c6SCFwZ-ZyeEwRmLHjziT_lga9JMSR9lDdMb30BXiOsgmM7Y2KZcEn4oQU-S50ulg27CV20M2Bo4Da3vo/s2048/IMG_4589.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb7tERKXVIzD_QxbGiI9DEIWcygoSpSyyLHsTnhpSiPMkhUbkaBO5E0Mdve_c6SCFwZ-ZyeEwRmLHjziT_lga9JMSR9lDdMb30BXiOsgmM7Y2KZcEn4oQU-S50ulg27CV20M2Bo4Da3vo/w400-h300/IMG_4589.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>On cold Winter days Mikee, Auntie M, and I would chill out in front of the T.V.! I guess you would say Mikee and I were House Mates of sorts. Mikee was hit by a neighbors car and crossed the Rainbow Bridge, so my "Puss in Boots" is gone. About that time my Humans were staying in town much more, so it made the loss easier.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGPpRaafXM2HzShXk5H7ZPTtGqtFrsKhOn1GKDmZ3ivnPr4EX7WFb5D5w0yDixjJHsm-gJVE_Ug44WOKK3U0py1bhdmqNPig73icH0oomQ2vwezN7Q-cJKGlh93j2bzKpnsTrr-L3gbI/s2048/IMG_4420.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGPpRaafXM2HzShXk5H7ZPTtGqtFrsKhOn1GKDmZ3ivnPr4EX7WFb5D5w0yDixjJHsm-gJVE_Ug44WOKK3U0py1bhdmqNPig73icH0oomQ2vwezN7Q-cJKGlh93j2bzKpnsTrr-L3gbI/w300-h400/IMG_4420.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I continue to keep company and walk my Humans whenever I can!. And my Female Human always make sure I am groomed and pretty! I've never minded the scarves!! Sort of Classy, don't you think?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZW9vX-fhHu_6qNsf9_PGyrtHJrijgNcUh2z_WQxaJsZJ8dOWpDMlZe3nvj9trpKmoH2c9CBBv3zykmulVSdCTEncVj7M-V0j-N0IX2IYfW5w3uq98TL2vp35aXzOzd_qD5qNVC3l5-E/s1477/IMG_6623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1477" data-original-width="1242" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZW9vX-fhHu_6qNsf9_PGyrtHJrijgNcUh2z_WQxaJsZJ8dOWpDMlZe3nvj9trpKmoH2c9CBBv3zykmulVSdCTEncVj7M-V0j-N0IX2IYfW5w3uq98TL2vp35aXzOzd_qD5qNVC3l5-E/w335-h400/IMG_6623.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As I've gotten older I Love sunning! As you can see, there's more grey on my nose! I'm now 10 Years Old! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzla4Prn3TQQnwMyVBf_IJy1yw1g8wdnuasnakMtcVPSmW2282vch7c1NrpsAzlvtufEYprf2aJNGqYcgv0wR6xGuaIo6xvkcnblq3jzo8DHPqKjyqjE3Ay6VCLZ1s9rhq4tlS2KxGJU/s2048/IMG_6624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzla4Prn3TQQnwMyVBf_IJy1yw1g8wdnuasnakMtcVPSmW2282vch7c1NrpsAzlvtufEYprf2aJNGqYcgv0wR6xGuaIo6xvkcnblq3jzo8DHPqKjyqjE3Ay6VCLZ1s9rhq4tlS2KxGJU/w300-h400/IMG_6624.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Because of the Pandemic my Humans are certainly home more! This is fine with me!! Since I'n now a Senior Canine I probably "chill out" a bit more. More Human companionship and chilling? Life Is Good! </div><div><br /></div><div> Thanks for listening to my Story! Every Canine and Feline should be as Lucky as I am! </div><div><br /></div><div> If you're thinking about adding a Fur Companion to your Human Pack, please consider looking at your Animal Rescues and Humane Society! </div><div><br /></div><div>There may just be one Furry Friend who will give you companionship and unconditional Love! And you, can give it a life of safety, comfort, and Love in return!</div><div><br /></div><div>What more could a Canine or Feline ask for!!</div><div><br /></div></div>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-42303583493602308662020-09-08T10:20:00.000-07:002020-09-08T10:20:26.623-07:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A BELOVED FUR FAMILY MEMBER!<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGxPCUZsiR55gIP_4QGgFRYNIR9-hEx0Q5TyeMQ81lxb4DGwP4h5udh0VHoRaAlY8LBUrXtDkmALv-T5OLa6wpLg4oycQDoRfKE4fx_-n8CMts9rD7X5YRET9HHSxhkrwNCxUrOiUHmE/s1446/IMG_0227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1323" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGxPCUZsiR55gIP_4QGgFRYNIR9-hEx0Q5TyeMQ81lxb4DGwP4h5udh0VHoRaAlY8LBUrXtDkmALv-T5OLa6wpLg4oycQDoRfKE4fx_-n8CMts9rD7X5YRET9HHSxhkrwNCxUrOiUHmE/w570-h625/IMG_0227.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><br />Most of us who have had beloved fur folk as pets have experienced the loss of one. It's heart felt and gut wrenching! Animals grieve the loss of one of their own as well!<p></p><p>This was Ellie, Golden Retriever shortly after her fur companion passed away. Her humans were afraid she was also going to pass! Ellie's grief was profound! Pictured her is my Granddaughter, Payton- at the time just 3 years old. I asked her to come and comfort Ellie, because she was so sad.</p><p>I was touched and amazed at the care and compassion that little 3 year old showed the grieving Ellie- and how much Ellie responded to her touch and Love! Ellie went on to live several more years!</p><p>For us humans, we feel the loss as well! How do we fill that void? Another pet, perhaps? We each handle grief in our own way. For some, the happy memories sustain them.</p><p>I believe that if there's a heaven, our fur family members are there also! I saw a little cartoon that made me smile! I hope that's how I'll see my beloved "Daquiri Shih Tzu" again!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0Uo2tmqRSQajuQEvsVrCV9gmufljVWFDHCsV1dfOVl7tCZYM5Jq_WaQCQ04i7JyhCehRCRmcZAGWCxiXi1JBOdTX9VFu0_TYGUpmH4jaUJmL17wu0Ve8O0Q8_efVYKfTXJS8osc1G1Q/s763/Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="763" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0Uo2tmqRSQajuQEvsVrCV9gmufljVWFDHCsV1dfOVl7tCZYM5Jq_WaQCQ04i7JyhCehRCRmcZAGWCxiXi1JBOdTX9VFu0_TYGUpmH4jaUJmL17wu0Ve8O0Q8_efVYKfTXJS8osc1G1Q/w500-h383/Image.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I have no special words of Wisdom to impart on the subject of grieving a Fur Family Member. </p><p>Hugs to all who have suffered loss, and a Special Tribute to all the Fur Folk who gave us Unconditional Love and Companionship! For the time they were here we were Blessed Indeed! </p><p>Until next time, Dear Readers, Hug your Fur Folk a little longer, play with them just a little bit more, and send them the feeling of gratitude we all have for their devotion.</p>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-53115304796813052082020-09-05T06:37:00.025-07:002020-12-03T06:26:07.625-08:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- THE BABY FRENCH BULLDOG SURPRISE!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZJIYZVMuc2yC702-u_1Wn8VlrqV1NQrgvUKrbRiircejiA4Xr8q1quJ2McbPbmTJs4GvF-G7AjcdPWW7tE2aZ6jNG3hp20eJBRmcTyIvm9SolV1PxoUw2vyLV0JkI2fgZS5GR95Hfcc/s2048/IMG_6454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZJIYZVMuc2yC702-u_1Wn8VlrqV1NQrgvUKrbRiircejiA4Xr8q1quJ2McbPbmTJs4GvF-G7AjcdPWW7tE2aZ6jNG3hp20eJBRmcTyIvm9SolV1PxoUw2vyLV0JkI2fgZS5GR95Hfcc/w469-h625/IMG_6454.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /> My name is Kilo! I'm a baby French Bulldog! Yep- I'm a Frenchie!! This is my story! I have to start the story happening before I came to my family.<p></p><div>The young girl of the family wanted a puppy! She gave her parents a Power Point Presentation on why she should have a puppy! Not bad for an 11 year old! Her parents said "No".</div><div><br /></div><div>Then the man of the house and his son went on a cross country flying trip! The son was saying the little girl really should have a puppy! The Father agreed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvty9OJ4bII9oSee-Z8uBTNRZ0J-_dAshfEWmdmtk5_8DW3YuTJCiBhMgNlMVJ57DjuNVrinxGhzvp6rUnSPIloDB4xDEyDu3K01jOL6aNoDjKvxWWfnm63nrYPsD1s4jREXNPp7EyLr0/s2048/IMG_6225.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvty9OJ4bII9oSee-Z8uBTNRZ0J-_dAshfEWmdmtk5_8DW3YuTJCiBhMgNlMVJ57DjuNVrinxGhzvp6rUnSPIloDB4xDEyDu3K01jOL6aNoDjKvxWWfnm63nrYPsD1s4jREXNPp7EyLr0/w469-h625/IMG_6225.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>On their way back home they stopped in Indiana- and picked me up! I was 9 weeks old! I spent the first night with the Father and Brother in a hotel room, cuddled up in the brother's arms! Then we flew to where I would have my forever home and my little girl! I spent most of the flight curled up on the brother's lap!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQ4k3cRfj9AI6PUmkwQ4rl3j3Z8lrw1zGF_HtkNK3EvH1J6cqfH4mXH23lMY0q6Z1LaJe8e3X8zPQruMjWqAE9v2o5_Uy_Zh8x_fkMnx6wVwKMAuLnrielJflzStRxC27qagESebYYJ0/s960/IMG_6462.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQ4k3cRfj9AI6PUmkwQ4rl3j3Z8lrw1zGF_HtkNK3EvH1J6cqfH4mXH23lMY0q6Z1LaJe8e3X8zPQruMjWqAE9v2o5_Uy_Zh8x_fkMnx6wVwKMAuLnrielJflzStRxC27qagESebYYJ0/w625-h469/IMG_6462.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><br /><div>When my girl first saw me she cried- so was so excited and happy! The brother was happy that she was happy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuCKmHNs5BY22Qdwe2TIRtkU_WBAoofwA2i7l1UERKdE446n4R1XtNSE_MiEnFwPNjrghP7OXswe763kFHM__Xvp5WK6cwtUJn_R1XPQ-L2Vh9FdesFnhplyc7Lp6e1mDk6cEecPHT6k/s2048/IMG_5979.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuCKmHNs5BY22Qdwe2TIRtkU_WBAoofwA2i7l1UERKdE446n4R1XtNSE_MiEnFwPNjrghP7OXswe763kFHM__Xvp5WK6cwtUJn_R1XPQ-L2Vh9FdesFnhplyc7Lp6e1mDk6cEecPHT6k/w469-h625/IMG_5979.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_LlmBb-13TwBgulnSdLkDQE5OC_3kNIh7ZZ3q-e2l9enVVyGdme27VKD_fuFdykDo3gyYnkaoOFylqmTNUxCS1wypstkdCMlTU05cycXRdzCdqj_94iHX38mUkEjI12zuYkDWjcvoTU/s2048/IMG_5986.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_LlmBb-13TwBgulnSdLkDQE5OC_3kNIh7ZZ3q-e2l9enVVyGdme27VKD_fuFdykDo3gyYnkaoOFylqmTNUxCS1wypstkdCMlTU05cycXRdzCdqj_94iHX38mUkEjI12zuYkDWjcvoTU/w469-h625/IMG_5986.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /> She couldn't believe she got her wish! And I was happy she liked me! I curled up in her arms and took a nap!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UvqNVIK_wIBlfpGLHK-Ti9JWNe-VJOz3zIks8Xn45q2l3g2xtQ258r_gAMFTQy2hhyd4ofhOqHYlsEkqjnUlWvVy1f8CYc6IapNRQIsFKv68xxy8X5gl4ppSDAEf462H0nhaFUMxw-o/s1440/IMG_6461.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UvqNVIK_wIBlfpGLHK-Ti9JWNe-VJOz3zIks8Xn45q2l3g2xtQ258r_gAMFTQy2hhyd4ofhOqHYlsEkqjnUlWvVy1f8CYc6IapNRQIsFKv68xxy8X5gl4ppSDAEf462H0nhaFUMxw-o/w500-h500/IMG_6461.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div> The Mama of the house loves snuggling, I love snuggling! A whole family of snuggle people! Perfect!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRK6wRqX7s9BNNx6iX6F7u8K4qNiwgjyj7oi20l6uz9Oua9HS9NQXFGDNIpOzqrG9W5jkwrOgQMgSsBLdPZ95F7mLFYSdscqnyrzJM0935jd72VeD8yZgcpkKg3Ona6PO0vSmuy33T9Cc/s2048/IMG_5980.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRK6wRqX7s9BNNx6iX6F7u8K4qNiwgjyj7oi20l6uz9Oua9HS9NQXFGDNIpOzqrG9W5jkwrOgQMgSsBLdPZ95F7mLFYSdscqnyrzJM0935jd72VeD8yZgcpkKg3Ona6PO0vSmuy33T9Cc/w469-h625/IMG_5980.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div>I started exploring my new home. There are 3 cats in the house! I'm not sure about felines. I got into trouble right away! I thought the larger one's tail was a chew toy! I got batted in the face quick for that one! This is me fleeing the scene!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqI03EpomrbpbORYtjpkh2rbtx3oCZ0WEYD-ymlyz_3LxdVLyb7yWCwXlM4_eL7O2P8gnP6GCjQGgh94AIQO4BiNWqCEJfhZS96rmKX9UnVLUX5_ypgwOMCDQgwqGxtba4BkMBmsiAuw/s960/IMG_6460.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="900" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqI03EpomrbpbORYtjpkh2rbtx3oCZ0WEYD-ymlyz_3LxdVLyb7yWCwXlM4_eL7O2P8gnP6GCjQGgh94AIQO4BiNWqCEJfhZS96rmKX9UnVLUX5_ypgwOMCDQgwqGxtba4BkMBmsiAuw/w469-h500/IMG_6460.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div>We babies need lots of naps! I know they have a nice bed for me, but sometimes I just stop in the middle of playing and take a snooze! Here I am in the Cat's toy box!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYNO36p8W-6mRTK0URStwlQaJUeiaQhlaM4IPUtj2vFTS4ob1adn9g9f86EoaC_F9MouELylFvbIQotS2DxIxSqilHuoPImup5JWlTiLsm7TjFpwGbfFa2ezUBkYo0kjPQKcKg3oaQ28/s960/IMG_6463+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYNO36p8W-6mRTK0URStwlQaJUeiaQhlaM4IPUtj2vFTS4ob1adn9g9f86EoaC_F9MouELylFvbIQotS2DxIxSqilHuoPImup5JWlTiLsm7TjFpwGbfFa2ezUBkYo0kjPQKcKg3oaQ28/w469-h625/IMG_6463+2.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div> I Love chewing on sticks! And sometimes rocks! But sticks are my favorite!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm11q1zuedHgn3eDunCcNex9pclicipbq_FJQlk7mYaDi03VJKW8u4_mlOb75VIrv0uFXzqONIBtzqpA1NLqLO1CyvQrlS-ku9qtHg8v4CQq0145uCwVgtRrrXhEioGTmDHKVtuVGJAmQ/s2048/IMG_6134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm11q1zuedHgn3eDunCcNex9pclicipbq_FJQlk7mYaDi03VJKW8u4_mlOb75VIrv0uFXzqONIBtzqpA1NLqLO1CyvQrlS-ku9qtHg8v4CQq0145uCwVgtRrrXhEioGTmDHKVtuVGJAmQ/w469-h625/IMG_6134.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div> I like helping the Mama with the dishes!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ANN-WxSqh_kiOztKNaLQB23xKRRPLQx2-K5YmTo6-uuz3oQqF_4QbkeJK6D_hw2WvTqDGsQhs2pMDVpZ69vQJhJEpDxS-ioF1wmCrYDqTzUryHWc4yIep4ixU4dDBz7g00cj9zp6rPY/s1440/IMG_6459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ANN-WxSqh_kiOztKNaLQB23xKRRPLQx2-K5YmTo6-uuz3oQqF_4QbkeJK6D_hw2WvTqDGsQhs2pMDVpZ69vQJhJEpDxS-ioF1wmCrYDqTzUryHWc4yIep4ixU4dDBz7g00cj9zp6rPY/w500-h500/IMG_6459.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div> My Girl takes me everywhere! Here I am at the beach!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKaDd1mHxXHGlc9iTjZ17vGyjhOmsh5xpxxUWGQ6QlMN4sbS2JnMzcftG7qRIFAvnqqCKDDhZRnSINlL29QvRAzVFJ-cogWpz0d3fLI4rYP1wS_s02i5VmtvqtEMyvwnEX9bHYTt4Nde8/s2048/IMG_6135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKaDd1mHxXHGlc9iTjZ17vGyjhOmsh5xpxxUWGQ6QlMN4sbS2JnMzcftG7qRIFAvnqqCKDDhZRnSINlL29QvRAzVFJ-cogWpz0d3fLI4rYP1wS_s02i5VmtvqtEMyvwnEX9bHYTt4Nde8/w469-h625/IMG_6135.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div> My girl is a good teacher! She taught me to sit on command!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSl0PubJpVN1PeSzSoWs6auIHc9dzQM7V3To2d4cdInpvyYenVrjkp5YaF6DOgNH887LIkLrc_7Ankwvb9gKAyHFFyGRAS46fZSajK4pUADrNi5dlI6ZddUdeKDinZ1ZA3iRem4S0JlA/s2048/IMG_6137.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSl0PubJpVN1PeSzSoWs6auIHc9dzQM7V3To2d4cdInpvyYenVrjkp5YaF6DOgNH887LIkLrc_7Ankwvb9gKAyHFFyGRAS46fZSajK4pUADrNi5dlI6ZddUdeKDinZ1ZA3iRem4S0JlA/w469-h625/IMG_6137.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div> I can shake hands!! I'm pretty small for my age, but I can still learn quickly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpmmJK-XiV-MhANvrGePH6wl8LpOhV6tBagUhaPcICNnHnPzkEnRh5Q18eufMuvH05NbctWpd9pBQpDGkY1G1_wE5vW-2FFGQMufgU4qMDSziFiUz078StYMobMynpz1d782wtRJ9EFY/s2048/IMG_6036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpmmJK-XiV-MhANvrGePH6wl8LpOhV6tBagUhaPcICNnHnPzkEnRh5Q18eufMuvH05NbctWpd9pBQpDGkY1G1_wE5vW-2FFGQMufgU4qMDSziFiUz078StYMobMynpz1d782wtRJ9EFY/w469-h625/IMG_6036.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>This is the Mama! I snuggle with her at night. And she takes care of me first thing in the morning!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5kmCBS16zqsvGJlWp8GJanUmROUNJo3oleqekYknf7MmN6pV6i7lObfK051PvvxUWdtU6pie7_O8K2TvZThBZBAEpKVwcchIpv6NvPsC5171DvdFvxWFX97Y6rU9h7EYXuaH2JTrdNk/s2048/IMG_6039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5kmCBS16zqsvGJlWp8GJanUmROUNJo3oleqekYknf7MmN6pV6i7lObfK051PvvxUWdtU6pie7_O8K2TvZThBZBAEpKVwcchIpv6NvPsC5171DvdFvxWFX97Y6rU9h7EYXuaH2JTrdNk/w469-h625/IMG_6039.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">I Love my human family! I Love my Girl who wanted me so badly! I'm happy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Some say that since I'm a Frenchie, I'm playful, alert, adaptable, and completely irresistible! I agree!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Thank you for letting me tell you my story! Since I'm just a baby I'm sure that Auntie M will keep you updated as I grow up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think you'll probably hear from me again as I grow and learn! I know I'll have more stories about me and those illusive cats in the house! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> So, until next time, do what my little girl did! WISH FOR A PUPPY!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">UPDATE: Auntie M says I'm one of the most strong willed pups she's ever met! I guess she's right, I'm Stubborn- and strong! But she loves me just the same! I'm a bit older now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTNNSN8O3m_PDO3B1s-NZYXFBFTUqrvmjgnR6D0dsy88m29vQXoStEMkpCaURXK3c7HF_AQEGKtDfuTW-qC8Abz78WtAT9CZRKt-viZEMXKEhq_EWpXVEFhORiBRi0FkWYcDpZBZjeFc/s2048/IMG_6876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnTNNSN8O3m_PDO3B1s-NZYXFBFTUqrvmjgnR6D0dsy88m29vQXoStEMkpCaURXK3c7HF_AQEGKtDfuTW-qC8Abz78WtAT9CZRKt-viZEMXKEhq_EWpXVEFhORiBRi0FkWYcDpZBZjeFc/w300-h400/IMG_6876.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-atfyKqdr65y6Mc5aSo6026LKX-4MC70VbBfSXqP-qUQ6iIZ64z33v75ERn8D7T_-SOp2eVc4pALEr0aObUvpW0GruiA8EGNPfarpHec8wxqgmlnqLSgaLp2U9_4LbWgovSnmaFjWBfc/s2048/IMG_6880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-atfyKqdr65y6Mc5aSo6026LKX-4MC70VbBfSXqP-qUQ6iIZ64z33v75ERn8D7T_-SOp2eVc4pALEr0aObUvpW0GruiA8EGNPfarpHec8wxqgmlnqLSgaLp2U9_4LbWgovSnmaFjWBfc/w300-h400/IMG_6880.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">My Girl and her Mama have been gone to Ski camp! I'm a bit depressed from missing them, but they're coming home today! I hope they are ready for lots of puppy kisses!!</span></div>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-78518894684595853452020-09-01T07:39:00.004-07:002020-11-24T14:19:23.171-08:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- "ZOE"- THE PUPPY MILL RESCUE DOG !!<div class="separator"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfTLkfWfB6uK8qjev0NbF-B8fNeGSV4bZ-xuCP35zvV41lGQuXoVavZJmmb3j1ON7IL7Xy3BrkF4LqrmKf44t9-N50_yNxKfHODxEJDHPjjJhp0UPkRJpEavy1b_6u0jhD_jJy3PvetA/s2048/IMG_6442+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1676" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfTLkfWfB6uK8qjev0NbF-B8fNeGSV4bZ-xuCP35zvV41lGQuXoVavZJmmb3j1ON7IL7Xy3BrkF4LqrmKf44t9-N50_yNxKfHODxEJDHPjjJhp0UPkRJpEavy1b_6u0jhD_jJy3PvetA/w419-h512/IMG_6442+2.jpg" width="419" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My name is "Zoe"- pronounced Zoey. I'm a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier! My story started off pretty badly!<div><br /></div><div>You see, I was born in a puppy mill! There were dogs everywhere- over 90 adults and puppies where there! We had really bad living conditions! Our coats were terribly matted! Many had feces stuck to them for a long time! Almost every one of us suffered from some sort of medical condition!</div><div><br /></div><div>Poodles and Wheaten Terriers were there- and dogs that were a cross breed of the two called "Whoodles"! There also were several cats and at least two litters of kittens! None of us were very well taken care of!</div><div><br /></div><div>One day, when I was about six months old people came to see how we all were being treated! They were shocked at how neglected we were! They found me in the stall of a barn! We were taken away and given medical attention! I had never had much interaction with humans! So I was skittish and shy! I didn't know what to think of it all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Some of us went to the Humane Society and some, like myself, went to a Wheaten Terrier Rescue for adoption!</div><div><br /></div><div>And so my life began as a rescue pup! I became very attached to the female human who adopted me. I have to say- I'm shy by nature and extremely insecure. I just never had any socialization before! I'm now almost 7 years old! We're still working on some behavior issues, but I'm doing better, a little bit at a time!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tflxuWFFw2RNK4rOOkZ2voUkKe4orGM5nMf4tIO_11tfmzHgLSWOF-1CGc6OOTTBc30c4S2z11MtHYFyt89TOQ5ahJVXUJC4mrBEMImviiHsozK4T3l2ECRy9V2Xos9gO0qGQQoFZq0/s2048/IMG_5976+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1964" data-original-width="2048" height="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6tflxuWFFw2RNK4rOOkZ2voUkKe4orGM5nMf4tIO_11tfmzHgLSWOF-1CGc6OOTTBc30c4S2z11MtHYFyt89TOQ5ahJVXUJC4mrBEMImviiHsozK4T3l2ECRy9V2Xos9gO0qGQQoFZq0/w512-h491/IMG_5976+2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When my humans go away Auntie M comes to stay. Even before she lets me out of my crate she closes the bedroom doors. She's learned that though I love her, I tend to go hide under the bed when my humans aren't here. With the bedroom doors closed I lay at the end of the hall instead!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO2hfY_iDrCcBNowDJUUF6i1qdhIvlBHrirKzPGEq87QZNLev5z_5yskeFrg4obnyZYyEW8JDeVWKRkiVxJiQKg8fXgat-PMoxmRFmKXTlFihC6Sdct96aFeUot5MLFWbS51IrT4nYKc/s2048/IMG_5975.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO2hfY_iDrCcBNowDJUUF6i1qdhIvlBHrirKzPGEq87QZNLev5z_5yskeFrg4obnyZYyEW8JDeVWKRkiVxJiQKg8fXgat-PMoxmRFmKXTlFihC6Sdct96aFeUot5MLFWbS51IrT4nYKc/s640/IMG_5975.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Another place of refuge is my crate! And I love my stuffed toy! It's the same color as me! Maybe it reminds me of all my brothers and sisters I lived with the first six months of my life.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a few "quirks"- I would say. I have an unbelievable startle response to any loud noise! Every time my male human puts the foot rest down on his lazy boy chair I bark! I also get really concerned if any human is on the floor!! And let's not even talk about thunderstorms! Those are the worst!</div><div><br /></div><div>Still- in all, I'm adjusting pretty well. Slow but sure. When Auntie M walks me I stay right by her side, just as she likes! When she visits I am happy to greet her! When she says "Sit for Loves" I immediately sit down! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5Z0Be4EUJsiBicG7wkkXBMO7J7w7O_pgMRd5ao6CQXzTu86fccNYy0luxFjLE3_MdfXTGC4sT2cdP2HpNCLI0VDe-k7l7XAEtY2RIYywcxjBf9ttwLiThiL5LGbnfP7NFPoHWMvG9Cc/s2048/IMG_6440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu5Z0Be4EUJsiBicG7wkkXBMO7J7w7O_pgMRd5ao6CQXzTu86fccNYy0luxFjLE3_MdfXTGC4sT2cdP2HpNCLI0VDe-k7l7XAEtY2RIYywcxjBf9ttwLiThiL5LGbnfP7NFPoHWMvG9Cc/w512-h384/IMG_6440.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Just this week Auntie M tried to get a picture of the two of us! I didn't really want my picture taken! But there I am, looking bigger than life cause I tried to lean forward and away! Camera shy!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjHFNVWGy9XrooDwN9YeOZLG5L5T82OCdeEab2e15Poty6IYxmR5s7-v6MjdOCWwng9UoLVhHPmVKCfR6GfG1pMRCkOTjbOPFEB86o5efLZqWAz2fSZmIUzv7fiHDodVsfoXCN008giI/s2048/IMG_5973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIjHFNVWGy9XrooDwN9YeOZLG5L5T82OCdeEab2e15Poty6IYxmR5s7-v6MjdOCWwng9UoLVhHPmVKCfR6GfG1pMRCkOTjbOPFEB86o5efLZqWAz2fSZmIUzv7fiHDodVsfoXCN008giI/s640/IMG_5973.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>You can tell I'm feeling pretty comfortable and secure here! I'm ON the bed, not UNDER it!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoo4L_dhMMmU94dguL-un4vzJBrKW8Bj8lClqRxpz_2YRUuNjhhx03G8RgmQHpt_9nNPY1HcDjn_qjPM9vvSqbFMd1bZE8eJdwvaQBB8IYbuxWiQjpzB7t9412GexfBwx-btHer99BsvU/s2048/IMG_6439+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1955" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoo4L_dhMMmU94dguL-un4vzJBrKW8Bj8lClqRxpz_2YRUuNjhhx03G8RgmQHpt_9nNPY1HcDjn_qjPM9vvSqbFMd1bZE8eJdwvaQBB8IYbuxWiQjpzB7t9412GexfBwx-btHer99BsvU/w489-h512/IMG_6439+2.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>One of my "things" that I do- I don't always eat! When my humans go away, I don't eat for a while. Nor do I eat when we travel! BUT--- when my female human makes a yummy meat dish she lets me eat a few pieces along with licking the plate! That's the best!</div><div><br /></div><div>So that's my story. I had a rough start to say the least- and it's taken a while to adjust to living with humans. But I've bonded very closely with my female human. She lets me know when I'm out of line, but is oh so gentle when she does it! I have a Wonderful life now! I'd say my life was saved when I was taken from the puppy mill - and again when I was adopted!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're thinking of adding a Canine or Feline member to your family, Please look at your local Humane Society or Rescue Agency first! You may just fall in Love!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-42870483571558693462020-08-28T14:48:00.004-07:002020-08-30T18:37:14.475-07:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- CAN A CAT BE AN EMPATH?! MEET "SNUGS" THE COMFORT FELINE!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TPLhQ8DBUbjnV8aX68MwCouY1BFBxbrkzFQb1_ofJZa-FxZ2aiLGd8SmP5png_U1rguiSpxqD_abXxtFtvtFbhUqu-xxRSMKzIafkjlHE4pS40MTQbr-jKiDlQ3ajxRq8pT20J731tk/s2048/IMG_4299.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6TPLhQ8DBUbjnV8aX68MwCouY1BFBxbrkzFQb1_ofJZa-FxZ2aiLGd8SmP5png_U1rguiSpxqD_abXxtFtvtFbhUqu-xxRSMKzIafkjlHE4pS40MTQbr-jKiDlQ3ajxRq8pT20J731tk/w512-h512/IMG_4299.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Greetings! My name is "Snugs". It's an appropriate name for me. You've met my brother Chubs and Thunder the Feral feline. I look very similar to Chubs since we came from the same litter. But I'm thinner- my coat is a bit smoother, and even our voices are different! Chubs is the leader of this pride, which is fine with me. My personality and gifts are totally different from his! You see, I'm here to comfort my humans!</p><p>We were at the Humane Society when our humans found us. As Chubs has told you, our previous human moved and couldn't take us with him! He wanted us to stay together. Would someone want two Felines? When the new humans came to visit the lady sat quietly and observed. The man immediately took Chubs up in his arms. I went straight to the lady and snuggled in her lap. I could tell she liked snuggles! Thus, my name!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdP8hMbm6lxwngf9pi1qgOfdIn9lK6zC5AOcgbwlEAAtdyY-dx7NcR7OVImkFo8bYO9igh8c-TO3yoFHDfvYUxf4OVKlZg8Hj9qX4NjDC5HHlfITpjYdFc__4G5xyTGiOJ2aDWS48eIU/s2048/IMG_3135+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdP8hMbm6lxwngf9pi1qgOfdIn9lK6zC5AOcgbwlEAAtdyY-dx7NcR7OVImkFo8bYO9igh8c-TO3yoFHDfvYUxf4OVKlZg8Hj9qX4NjDC5HHlfITpjYdFc__4G5xyTGiOJ2aDWS48eIU/w531-h640/IMG_3135+3.jpg" width="531" /></a></div><br /><p>In spite of our differences, Chubs and I do have a strong bond! I was a bit unsure of our new surroundings when we first got to our new home. Sometimes I would hide. Chubs would call after me until I responded. He gives me regular baths. There are a lot of things we do together when my humans don't need me!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOW7HfIVjRzMitZOMPdCYkSKHTqLs1FBGqZl71yw90VgZzaRfMfAYyULQh2R_8i-_uSgHAWTzutchZZVGwbDoGoQC3mgVzDkRhvoZK9opjK7KoMJOpB1VwSXnhlVB_dy8vhj1oD_bqQA/s2048/IMG_6976.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOW7HfIVjRzMitZOMPdCYkSKHTqLs1FBGqZl71yw90VgZzaRfMfAYyULQh2R_8i-_uSgHAWTzutchZZVGwbDoGoQC3mgVzDkRhvoZK9opjK7KoMJOpB1VwSXnhlVB_dy8vhj1oD_bqQA/w512-h384/IMG_6976.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p>We like to lay on the little girls bed! I know how to open her bedroom door! Sometimes in the morning I'll open her door and go snuggle with her! She likes snuggles also! What human doesn't?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcWip32UQV7UGV4CYxDFEEig2Jcvi8prXHZ-QSounSILoKDSDg_a_ASv01yuDGdbuNzJF-2zv8PxV0EDCVmeOfDIlS3IzMnXuRBU8lfb9kuTGYIf6FPpYifnqe99bOHBUFyVaDdOssc4/s2048/IMG_2608.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcWip32UQV7UGV4CYxDFEEig2Jcvi8prXHZ-QSounSILoKDSDg_a_ASv01yuDGdbuNzJF-2zv8PxV0EDCVmeOfDIlS3IzMnXuRBU8lfb9kuTGYIf6FPpYifnqe99bOHBUFyVaDdOssc4/w512-h512/IMG_2608.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p>That's me on the top step. Can you tell the difference between Chubs and myself?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2rYnqbkr17tuI_j2-SYkhjtRbg2MYWAGmRaEpn-DV-SO9jWp8RkyEHrz19BiTiEvkrZ3vjmSaQFvPRqYnAGkLYGnsjn2nOqagzF_034vL3Yhtnw02HaL4-YwdgN1sqyCrU6-oetIwjA/s1280/IMG_6049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2rYnqbkr17tuI_j2-SYkhjtRbg2MYWAGmRaEpn-DV-SO9jWp8RkyEHrz19BiTiEvkrZ3vjmSaQFvPRqYnAGkLYGnsjn2nOqagzF_034vL3Yhtnw02HaL4-YwdgN1sqyCrU6-oetIwjA/s640/IMG_6049.JPG" /></a></div><p>When the lady of the house had foot surgery she had to stay in bed. I was there with her, comforting her. I can always tell when someone is sick, hurt, or just sad. I'm always there to give comfort and Feline compassion!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_O13FfdrjL564ubxkgvoDugzCoXGIOeYyLX7nWUaqiuJeIXEtdzgWLfRrgZx4oRWFpeE9K5a9fBkoWhkZZK3NIXytQxv1TnEc-ZPT9_5JWXHoN5VO1EqxtM7vseXvi2nqtkQCAqoNC6k/s2048/IMG_9281.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_O13FfdrjL564ubxkgvoDugzCoXGIOeYyLX7nWUaqiuJeIXEtdzgWLfRrgZx4oRWFpeE9K5a9fBkoWhkZZK3NIXytQxv1TnEc-ZPT9_5JWXHoN5VO1EqxtM7vseXvi2nqtkQCAqoNC6k/s640/IMG_9281.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>The little girl of the house has a gift with animals. She seems to know how we feel, and I know how she feels. I'm glad I have a bond with every human in the house!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaQM5lMl5IjjrN47aIYJZlQ5WBsDFUrMBwLf3tLPWpgHIkino6K5GsYQj1qxRXaTKD_u8gwBhPVyN-HU4I_xofLpvPJgRHdLJB1uAN-IVlkehmLBUVaBqimjpyodSHTfPpeq3Eog6N1A/s2048/IMG_1906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaQM5lMl5IjjrN47aIYJZlQ5WBsDFUrMBwLf3tLPWpgHIkino6K5GsYQj1qxRXaTKD_u8gwBhPVyN-HU4I_xofLpvPJgRHdLJB1uAN-IVlkehmLBUVaBqimjpyodSHTfPpeq3Eog6N1A/s640/IMG_1906.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I don't have a picture to show, but when my man human sits down to eat I sit on his lap. I'm glad he drops food once in a while! Maybe it's on purpose! He jokes that I'm his furry napkin! When he goes away I miss him. I'm usually at the door waiting for him when he walks back in the door. Dogs aren't the only ones who can tell when their humans are heading home!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIILz0MtjjoEL8g9WRzmFKv8DE6CE1XA4y1QZtUraYo7YqUZr8QjtwVAaDULngtD5aDNwoG-QWOPulIUbMLR3cIuCWLCaHZSxKEAIBOCWt8jYBLgcmDDQ_TJmA6Pier2JPVpxQGCznAg/s2048/IMG_3004.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIILz0MtjjoEL8g9WRzmFKv8DE6CE1XA4y1QZtUraYo7YqUZr8QjtwVAaDULngtD5aDNwoG-QWOPulIUbMLR3cIuCWLCaHZSxKEAIBOCWt8jYBLgcmDDQ_TJmA6Pier2JPVpxQGCznAg/s640/IMG_3004.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><p>Being close to my humans gives them comfort! The man loves to swoop me up in his arms and give me a treat, holding me like a baby! I don't mind that at all!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JUUkXEEz3tOPIRfvXcpP5OYzIrjI4gPgS3OGl8RRMisQTzkc28mLYniISCIkbsS2K-Q3lD5bF7tz_GqWNDWM8Iq84tebSAp-CNvpjYX9GfZ6HV9Tih9rCUx-O9oLCr1Zv9T_PgKzTW0/s2048/IMG_6038.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JUUkXEEz3tOPIRfvXcpP5OYzIrjI4gPgS3OGl8RRMisQTzkc28mLYniISCIkbsS2K-Q3lD5bF7tz_GqWNDWM8Iq84tebSAp-CNvpjYX9GfZ6HV9Tih9rCUx-O9oLCr1Zv9T_PgKzTW0/w512-h512/IMG_6038.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm pretty tolerant of their antics! Here I am with a sticker on my nose!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKk3NcKVU9WG7Cnh1apfxYLwAN7MmZ3y53gnk6cBZii5VVsJxWVSeZICb2O1W7c5rA9NFXNeVyHXUCmxfbvlARba51crHk5P3UGZtJw70asEZApUXJjO9WGURV6NzYTuh8i0XAEdGkk3M/s2048/IMG_8099.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKk3NcKVU9WG7Cnh1apfxYLwAN7MmZ3y53gnk6cBZii5VVsJxWVSeZICb2O1W7c5rA9NFXNeVyHXUCmxfbvlARba51crHk5P3UGZtJw70asEZApUXJjO9WGURV6NzYTuh8i0XAEdGkk3M/w512-h512/IMG_8099.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p>The humans have a hanging basket on their deck that they like to put me in! Actually, I don't mind it! It's sort of like a cat hammock! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsuqcZOqbgqd0h3Wq98uUpYZ4IJFKOndJLJVO9KsUzAhiwhhNVy-Qy34Pi6qJI9Q9B0BngzST79fKSbmHKX6SAEU_DWS3M0nJWIar_RT7cjVfKi2cIoyIAgNOdHuyRsVE1kYFhXJwBJo/s2048/IMG_9538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsuqcZOqbgqd0h3Wq98uUpYZ4IJFKOndJLJVO9KsUzAhiwhhNVy-Qy34Pi6qJI9Q9B0BngzST79fKSbmHKX6SAEU_DWS3M0nJWIar_RT7cjVfKi2cIoyIAgNOdHuyRsVE1kYFhXJwBJo/w512-h512/IMG_9538.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm very sensitive to music! When a sad song comes on I always go to a human to be held! I'm not sure who needs the comfort more- me, or them! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm9N88qXaAYpkhFnMQyT5EO9XB2gxjvlkVoF-itR3UOpsZaVmZV9wW0weWM__jQ2Uk6hR2Kg6Yn_4cKki2GfiZ2b-6s79Ks0GgmoqypS-UehVq_Zhy8I5pU8eFBmXbn-XrlY5Ly2qyEA/s2048/IMG_2620.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOm9N88qXaAYpkhFnMQyT5EO9XB2gxjvlkVoF-itR3UOpsZaVmZV9wW0weWM__jQ2Uk6hR2Kg6Yn_4cKki2GfiZ2b-6s79Ks0GgmoqypS-UehVq_Zhy8I5pU8eFBmXbn-XrlY5Ly2qyEA/s640/IMG_2620.HEIC" /></a></div><br /><p>Theres a new member of the family! A puppy! None of us felines are too sure how to handle her, she's such a baby! We let the humans handle her for now! She's a bit too rambunctious for me! Chewing on my tail is not good! It's not a toy! I think she's finally got the idea- leave the tails ALONE!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeShwRtv4JA2fJrwqmA6xCvIR44yvTscPX3rcmpVeNpkBanHNwONZqKdxWaYnpAp4cumo5vVDCVIl4sNjjbTQWCel2MEz2qs0KY3srNfhzzl1DZk3rDHUUq9c-oqeF2RT5tXdMfmz6wFg/s2048/IMG_2236.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeShwRtv4JA2fJrwqmA6xCvIR44yvTscPX3rcmpVeNpkBanHNwONZqKdxWaYnpAp4cumo5vVDCVIl4sNjjbTQWCel2MEz2qs0KY3srNfhzzl1DZk3rDHUUq9c-oqeF2RT5tXdMfmz6wFg/s640/IMG_2236.JPG" /></a></div><p>Any sick day calls for me to be right there, giving support!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AmGseTZMtitRZehxfPc_mcGnKjHcySUb31zhEAIhHKtnuy4LiglOMSP0rPmjvjvg55joYMKAySisJUJepdXAf8qboC1TloJwfewnbb9YnRk9N4Jw4HQxbia6_Dn-MlroFOjPauFByW4/s2048/IMG_5017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2032" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AmGseTZMtitRZehxfPc_mcGnKjHcySUb31zhEAIhHKtnuy4LiglOMSP0rPmjvjvg55joYMKAySisJUJepdXAf8qboC1TloJwfewnbb9YnRk9N4Jw4HQxbia6_Dn-MlroFOjPauFByW4/w508-h512/IMG_5017.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course when the humans don't need me I do my own thing. I LOVE boxes- all sorts and sizes!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZeycOn2RYjZd9WLpZ48_hlaumSWKJb09oujSz2kNJeLmYjrv2CAR21VbnWrI4OUedPin_0cWz7Z8GrS_OJ0WLR671cohaWe-gGzynqlTvjh1Tb67Sd0CIga1sqRikPCYboV4aAOgDzY/s2048/IMG_5009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZeycOn2RYjZd9WLpZ48_hlaumSWKJb09oujSz2kNJeLmYjrv2CAR21VbnWrI4OUedPin_0cWz7Z8GrS_OJ0WLR671cohaWe-gGzynqlTvjh1Tb67Sd0CIga1sqRikPCYboV4aAOgDzY/s640/IMG_5009.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And of course I help Chubs patrol the back yard- from inside!</p><p>So that's my story. I can feel what my humans need. I take care of them the best I can by giving comfort and letting them know they're not alone! Am I a Feline Empath? Yes. That's my gift. My humans love me and I love them. </p><p>I'm grateful to the the Livingston Humane Society and my human family for making sure that we had a wonderful home filled with humans that could use a bit of snuggly comfort from time to time!</p><p>As Chub said, take a visit to your local animal shelter and hug a Feline or Canine! You'll be Purr-fectly happy you did!</p>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-5282428207022132072020-08-26T05:13:00.022-07:002020-08-30T18:38:14.189-07:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- " THUNDER" - THE FERAL FELINE !! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULnXGZuWSGdN5rcJ7T2yvjk3lar_awrWKR2dofinJcS5RwUx_QmpCv6EFFg4V-BvlXpvpweHk3A9uruYTCKHspMZzcMxE6FpofDMorkoJmbKS-hLfUPn1qW9IJHbR86YFz6daCd6Gmsg/s1714/IMG_5390+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULnXGZuWSGdN5rcJ7T2yvjk3lar_awrWKR2dofinJcS5RwUx_QmpCv6EFFg4V-BvlXpvpweHk3A9uruYTCKHspMZzcMxE6FpofDMorkoJmbKS-hLfUPn1qW9IJHbR86YFz6daCd6Gmsg/s640/IMG_5390+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">HI ! My humans call me "Thunder Bumpys" ! That's because I run fast and make a lot of noise while I do it! I'm one fast feline! My story started with me finding myself on the street as a baby! I guess you would say I was a wild kitty! I only know I was hungry and cold!</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxnlzTMGatYKh7ReJX4L7nJQ39_R7gQgpgvYjEY1Vec2rGW5YMQrQaXWLiZnzkHKnTLI2c7ewMFppiekVds6i5WwHvtR-1CksJE1JJTXHmU2e6uIbrBivPQGDccN8syvR3fdE75llkdE/s2048/IMG_6424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxnlzTMGatYKh7ReJX4L7nJQ39_R7gQgpgvYjEY1Vec2rGW5YMQrQaXWLiZnzkHKnTLI2c7ewMFppiekVds6i5WwHvtR-1CksJE1JJTXHmU2e6uIbrBivPQGDccN8syvR3fdE75llkdE/w512-h512/IMG_6424.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p>I ended up at the Humane Society shelter with a lot of other kittens. Most were pretty scared, For myself- I was curious! When my humans came to visit I got really interested in the lady. I looked at her and she looked at me. That was it! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvWfCpcZ56J2vLA5SsVo0HvpUn-RhMoBUXMBc_7qvOaHcGB7e-UFY9plMwpyL9_e3TP7LILIBHOIbsBQHAljYwIg0hjkK-ZUTuHs1qYfi7zzprQ_ieXwbXLUuCODNavohFmuY7hR3quo/s2048/IMG_5392+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvWfCpcZ56J2vLA5SsVo0HvpUn-RhMoBUXMBc_7qvOaHcGB7e-UFY9plMwpyL9_e3TP7LILIBHOIbsBQHAljYwIg0hjkK-ZUTuHs1qYfi7zzprQ_ieXwbXLUuCODNavohFmuY7hR3quo/s640/IMG_5392+2.jpg" /></a></div><p>I was pretty unsure of my surroundings! I had never been a "house" cat before! The older feline named "Chubs" took me under his paw and taught me what to do. I'd say he was my Feline Parent!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ7hEmFVun9wf3ipw_hDmHlvCtQ5hUCXsVTZFND7MEyg8EjGYH6468dONW7KvmSO8aPGGPEqFZAu3oH7vSmtpSCKoF1SuQZxSYOfWLzh3Vo5NVqdsWMz7QtvgTrl8wd6aceAi7bsdKH0/s2048/IMG_5666.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJ7hEmFVun9wf3ipw_hDmHlvCtQ5hUCXsVTZFND7MEyg8EjGYH6468dONW7KvmSO8aPGGPEqFZAu3oH7vSmtpSCKoF1SuQZxSYOfWLzh3Vo5NVqdsWMz7QtvgTrl8wd6aceAi7bsdKH0/s640/IMG_5666.jpg" /></a></div><p>Sometimes Chubs and his brother Snugs would both keep me company during my naps. We Felines sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day! So- there's lots of nap time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2XaCwcdjul-pMmrrNV4BtGc6K_ga4-tqaQEe9yQUvIcgq4UBDRQqzlJe8zGmd9zhDfSD4JkL0P-z-OiuMIqBqk1BLWXZZNuZRefyHKjvwGD7cIPmBKAGn1ja045PCqgusETSYfNJ-TQ/s2048/IMG_6425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2XaCwcdjul-pMmrrNV4BtGc6K_ga4-tqaQEe9yQUvIcgq4UBDRQqzlJe8zGmd9zhDfSD4JkL0P-z-OiuMIqBqk1BLWXZZNuZRefyHKjvwGD7cIPmBKAGn1ja045PCqgusETSYfNJ-TQ/s640/IMG_6425.jpg" /></a></div><p>I'd say I'm most attached to the adult female human of the house! Sometimes I want some lovings and attention while she's working, so I just lay across her computer! Then I give her "The Look"!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BZsB5SmLwIoZy2imMLopu59LZR0Wj9cxfcPN53ay0UnA7A6KtAzvWIUy2kJ-PnpBD3VXPXzdc-IXZKvnuUvO0WnpudnLlVmOt68BfE_6pgt2Lez8Ooxu_fa7ZJpawtZ58wtMg0S4ANA/s2048/IMG_5406+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1953" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BZsB5SmLwIoZy2imMLopu59LZR0Wj9cxfcPN53ay0UnA7A6KtAzvWIUy2kJ-PnpBD3VXPXzdc-IXZKvnuUvO0WnpudnLlVmOt68BfE_6pgt2Lez8Ooxu_fa7ZJpawtZ58wtMg0S4ANA/w488-h512/IMG_5406+3.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><p>Auntie M (aka Nonna Marcy) takes care of all us fur folks in the house while our humans are away. She loves to brush us! Afterwards she always gives us a treat! We patiently stand in line for that one!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrd5M9VTH3iYRZr8SE40OMHwiEHxsQEpzVTC06h_3iskbvJM4xOTADNntj6S32SH7yZExV7KAyAbTMhuE73KEKhw3xQ5FPckP_k-332RmZQOGzm11yHIPyCkjNKUTETsZ46qnEuTP_a4/s2048/IMG_5402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOrd5M9VTH3iYRZr8SE40OMHwiEHxsQEpzVTC06h_3iskbvJM4xOTADNntj6S32SH7yZExV7KAyAbTMhuE73KEKhw3xQ5FPckP_k-332RmZQOGzm11yHIPyCkjNKUTETsZ46qnEuTP_a4/s640/IMG_5402.jpg" /></a></div><p>When I was a baby I'd watch the birds and critters out this back door! I wasn't sure! Should I be in here? Or out there!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3z2iRMX3fhqOTHo_Om_YVkTsRqrIySKrfZcubIOJR7w8oBTT7kLxfYG4rgKgsBG_-J-AFVlTMgQGpNquQT4CUvKiUuSXFGJ9OR7MGsq12ThNOeWsoyH09zDEsAeEwJSiDA_MHgeGVlQ/s2048/IMG_6160.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3z2iRMX3fhqOTHo_Om_YVkTsRqrIySKrfZcubIOJR7w8oBTT7kLxfYG4rgKgsBG_-J-AFVlTMgQGpNquQT4CUvKiUuSXFGJ9OR7MGsq12ThNOeWsoyH09zDEsAeEwJSiDA_MHgeGVlQ/s640/IMG_6160.jpg" /></a></div><p>Chubs would come to the rescue and teach me how to be an "indoor" cat. He'd tell me "Watch and Observe! That's our job!"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSm3cbORgSYfFq_vLlVE2cxJ6Ylpecu22Mm77ktsdPTL0yHwYspAHkHnmou9H8ksSGkDcsFmvyjLrjCpEeS7dsYiL3pTUI1x6B-zjpOnx8467ZpywqTES2BtiELGJ9UyXwB9XJWfPC-Q/s2048/IMG_5852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSm3cbORgSYfFq_vLlVE2cxJ6Ylpecu22Mm77ktsdPTL0yHwYspAHkHnmou9H8ksSGkDcsFmvyjLrjCpEeS7dsYiL3pTUI1x6B-zjpOnx8467ZpywqTES2BtiELGJ9UyXwB9XJWfPC-Q/s640/IMG_5852.jpg" /></a></div><p>As I got older I realized- I'm a great jumper! I can pole vault off the Microwave and end up on top of the cupboards! It did take me a while to figure out how to get down though!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1SXx7exut6l-CnGqH4ifOVzopLBZWIPYGtGMs8OMnEO-KhtpR3uUwtfOldLvT0bb3RhIV1Hd8CRfDc-wa6EXw143I-ErVyGdk3qTkkmA6W4fRzI0cdGF5F3iF9AAs17D0j_YrbvGijM/s2048/IMG_6426+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1SXx7exut6l-CnGqH4ifOVzopLBZWIPYGtGMs8OMnEO-KhtpR3uUwtfOldLvT0bb3RhIV1Hd8CRfDc-wa6EXw143I-ErVyGdk3qTkkmA6W4fRzI0cdGF5F3iF9AAs17D0j_YrbvGijM/w512-h512/IMG_6426+2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p>Sometimes all this growing and learning got exhausting. Chubs would lay down for a nap with me and put me in a protective hug- as if to say "You'll be alright, kid. I'm here."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHSNns6CccztkKl7eFiCw5ygTJ_iz9EfBx8HN0CzSwWwechjoarwl6mJqouiMnI1LK9tqs65lbJmFrRY76mhYpftFRvROHO7jVZDT6BJFqN1lpFIjMcEDIu6U5TWl6sjTtNjwg5NcKQ0/s2048/IMG_6133+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHSNns6CccztkKl7eFiCw5ygTJ_iz9EfBx8HN0CzSwWwechjoarwl6mJqouiMnI1LK9tqs65lbJmFrRY76mhYpftFRvROHO7jVZDT6BJFqN1lpFIjMcEDIu6U5TWl6sjTtNjwg5NcKQ0/s640/IMG_6133+2.jpg" /></a></div><p>So that's my story! I have my human family and the feline Pride. Chubs looks after me, sometimes Snugs keeps me company, And Auntie M comes to visit or take care of us! So I'm pretty content! I still don't like a lot of people around, so I go and hide when there's lots of visitors. But Chubs and I are working on that too!</p><p>I'm grateful to the Humane Society and my human family for saving me, and giving me love and a safe place to be! And of course Auntie M who loves me, wild and crazy ways and all!</p><p> UNTIL NEXT TIME, GO TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY AND HUG A KITTY! I THINK YOU'LL BE PURRR-FECTLY GLAD YOU DID! </p>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-1887394015753469172020-08-21T11:14:00.021-07:002020-11-20T06:38:11.622-08:00 MARCY'S ANIMAL BLOG- CHUBS! KING OF THE PRIDE!<div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1125" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HZYjOOiuAUqySgl6MH6hrD1lNIAHfvCXA3VCOGzPphVD1Io1Em3drwLDUQ1TSRbAxK3hyDu_uJLRRyyvxkpb3a0_F5_J5TzUWk1oamMDx_RrqauRbd_SENAaVfftyH83ZqmwvdpGFbs/w513-h506/IMG_6188.jpg" style="text-align: start;" width="513" /></div><p></p></div><p><br /></p><p>Greetings! My name is Chubs. I know it isn't a very sophisticated name for a King. It's a name my humans gave me. But I am indeed kingly. I am aloof! I do allowing some affection from my humans. They seem to want it. But-I take my duties seriously!</p><p>My journey started with my brother Snugs and myself living with a different human. The human had to move and could not take us with him! When he brought us to the Humane Society, his one request was that my brother and I stay together. He knew we had a close bond.</p><p>When our new humans came to the Human Society they were told about us. Once we met them I knew we would be adopted. Snugs immediately snuggled on the woman's lap. (Thus the name) They had read that I was described as "obese"- thus my name came to be. That didn't seem to bother this new family. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrQ1t78a6wiyhyphenhyphen8M27JoUTd0s2A1u3cK3bi75sYisIS-x5OttwRltuVIgty0gIf-1r7zCbZqzdvwHYLG85aptvuLtxzW_UGuvCSVZLUBJMZ3vlxAfuF1qL93zWXQY3xwtZvTmQaE_ppQ/s1486/IMG_6189.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1486" data-original-width="1109" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrQ1t78a6wiyhyphenhyphen8M27JoUTd0s2A1u3cK3bi75sYisIS-x5OttwRltuVIgty0gIf-1r7zCbZqzdvwHYLG85aptvuLtxzW_UGuvCSVZLUBJMZ3vlxAfuF1qL93zWXQY3xwtZvTmQaE_ppQ/w306-h410/IMG_6189.jpg" width="306" /><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></a></div><p></p><p>When they came to take us home we were waiting by the door. We Felines have a sixth sense like that!</p><p> I thoroughly enjoy my role of Leader. I'm suited for it. My duties consist of watching after the humans, observing in a aloof manner. </p><p> I also remind Snugs from time to time that I alone rule the roost. This usually consists of me wrestling him into submission. </p><p> I need to remind the humans when they've spent too much time on their computers and paper work. I do this by laying across their work and becoming dead weight. You see that on my profile picture!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAejZicGK2hUY7pSyLpeh0ljVFLH21yzWNSix1JnxCd9slP-cNqVTr8K-uDHpjT2X_c0qvQtWWPKeTzZ3B33SRwxdxODDPs63SfZyHW9q3z9i2nwFHgPUjANH1TYrHUe1kcAZGkuCPIwA/s640/IMG_1649.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAejZicGK2hUY7pSyLpeh0ljVFLH21yzWNSix1JnxCd9slP-cNqVTr8K-uDHpjT2X_c0qvQtWWPKeTzZ3B33SRwxdxODDPs63SfZyHW9q3z9i2nwFHgPUjANH1TYrHUe1kcAZGkuCPIwA/w308-h410/IMG_1649.jpeg" width="308" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A little feral kitten recently came to join my pride. </p><p> The little guy really didn't know much! </p><p>I had to teach him to "CAT"! </p><p>His name is Thunder!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef2R70wPGB2lj-PJ21lqseIxGQF6q1m2uiODUEVtPOz7P3tTitJzY0rHphYbdO6hhftlyNwce3DmkrLNNkpNtuA3XV5vEtv_w0NwovMREvM0Yp2GUSz9VnsFgfJFvskO0cFTb5beeU48/s2048/IMG_5398+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef2R70wPGB2lj-PJ21lqseIxGQF6q1m2uiODUEVtPOz7P3tTitJzY0rHphYbdO6hhftlyNwce3DmkrLNNkpNtuA3XV5vEtv_w0NwovMREvM0Yp2GUSz9VnsFgfJFvskO0cFTb5beeU48/w307-h410/IMG_5398+2.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I took him under my paw and became his surrogate parent. </p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I've slowly taught him house manners, though I believe He'll always be a bit of a Wild child.</p><p><br /></p><p> Their stories will be different from mine since our personalities are so different!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8M9qeYGpXM78aTFpOJkq2F43SSN3WRfhRjrfUbKoWcFM0LL5WQj7v5U20qOHqMV209j_-9HozBvLAd_H3Yl2gl-SicRdM8AT4JzfwMcL96ke-sP21JYb17i6JMSqEwywz8Vkd7KKs_U/s2048/IMG_5812.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8M9qeYGpXM78aTFpOJkq2F43SSN3WRfhRjrfUbKoWcFM0LL5WQj7v5U20qOHqMV209j_-9HozBvLAd_H3Yl2gl-SicRdM8AT4JzfwMcL96ke-sP21JYb17i6JMSqEwywz8Vkd7KKs_U/w307-h410/IMG_5812.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>What we do enjoy together is Bird and Critter watching!! </p><p><br /></p><p> It's a never ending source of intrigue!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPl7qVO00XdYG_HMYvPOxvRMl1OG5PqVEW31CqcZlBSxOyl05-oROOIut5Xl-zWeYp0lNcDDxSdhewAxhnls2kpmwM9KgXMxhdXen0tdTU3n3V52Kvd_f5y5yBwHSN7IJuJWkkyDvdOk/s2048/IMG_5814.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPl7qVO00XdYG_HMYvPOxvRMl1OG5PqVEW31CqcZlBSxOyl05-oROOIut5Xl-zWeYp0lNcDDxSdhewAxhnls2kpmwM9KgXMxhdXen0tdTU3n3V52Kvd_f5y5yBwHSN7IJuJWkkyDvdOk/w307-h410/IMG_5814.jpg" width="307" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I do have a few "Habits"!</p><p> Napping! I love curling up for a good nap! </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm usually joined by one of my pride. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstXCL1uRiQG60y2CPB-kPk_Ld6oouVdjZDDgQvNVmM5cYefS0E3DowuQ53wPjijFpIvRhJ-9QAwq_-KLIkJ2i-_euoY-CnjOSQbpJVVFuwpKZA5ddIL1Z9bsTHD_p3fBPwlgaoNTgNYA/s1481/IMG_6187.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1481" data-original-width="1125" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstXCL1uRiQG60y2CPB-kPk_Ld6oouVdjZDDgQvNVmM5cYefS0E3DowuQ53wPjijFpIvRhJ-9QAwq_-KLIkJ2i-_euoY-CnjOSQbpJVVFuwpKZA5ddIL1Z9bsTHD_p3fBPwlgaoNTgNYA/w311-h410/IMG_6187.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The other is eating! When the Father human opens the fridge I'm sure to be by his side. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>The humans have put me on a diet! </p><p><br /></p><p> They've limited my treats, cut down on my food, and found a way to block me from helping myself to the other's food after I quickly finished mine! </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm now thinner and healthier! But- I still LOVE food!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CqM8swzgz6VW5Kx9LTFzIdk1yeDBh90CY6Gf1PUzXGerCrjxW-9tkWV2I_V0DbOqYpDHe5s9iHr3ngXrUNqArXXd0ohje8sB7eXii4O41pxaPXfmxrq-9IFXqW3l_UaYth1SFiGzVZw/s2048/IMG_6120.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CqM8swzgz6VW5Kx9LTFzIdk1yeDBh90CY6Gf1PUzXGerCrjxW-9tkWV2I_V0DbOqYpDHe5s9iHr3ngXrUNqArXXd0ohje8sB7eXii4O41pxaPXfmxrq-9IFXqW3l_UaYth1SFiGzVZw/w308-h410/IMG_6120.jpg" width="308" /></a></p><p>Auntie M takes care of us all when our humans are away! I love how she brushes me and gently gives me ear pulls!</p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="1509" data-original-width="1125" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc7Knhzp2z-2EqO5BilI4N06ns_NBBz0JkwLxrMTyHQYKOzPGVbFKmpYmL77iFS-FOZWmHpp7h1gc050yFWlrDCvelk_mli4cUOcSb4QJfZ_Z4elCx9vyv2oUrWYghoe9FaeKAgUyHeUo/w245-h328/IMG_6186.jpg" width="245" /></p><p> She laughs that I have a white streak of fur on my underside that looks like a bikini!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwqnEVreOK3tLP_LP-VjT0-tSv6or0rkyqSqOsQsOSlqdwe_0Ir1tlNwtW7JwruJpi6mkiK5QFn2il5m6918NCY_FjtCR6y534zFs4OVMcdyNpYwT4yzP7wNEFebQS8ew9ye3Nf-8Nqg/s2048/IMG_6111+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1634" height="513" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwqnEVreOK3tLP_LP-VjT0-tSv6or0rkyqSqOsQsOSlqdwe_0Ir1tlNwtW7JwruJpi6mkiK5QFn2il5m6918NCY_FjtCR6y534zFs4OVMcdyNpYwT4yzP7wNEFebQS8ew9ye3Nf-8Nqg/w409-h513/IMG_6111+2.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><p>The house has now been invaded by a very small critter. Not a Cat! It's a feisty little puppy. I've stayed at a distance from her. I haven't figured out yet how to train her. Her first day here she tried to chew on my beautiful tail!! A few quick swats with my paws set her straight. So far none of my pride have warmed up to her. How this will all work out is yet to be seen!</p><p>So that's my story. Thank you for spending a bit of time to get to know me. If Auntie M allows it I may connect with you again.</p><p>Until then, take a purr-fect opportunity to visit your local animal shelter. You may find someone to invite into your home and life! I guarantee- having a "pet" can enhance your life!</p><p>So- CATS, DOGS, CRITTERS, OH MY!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iX6jWi8sm4X1KtP7xvLL3y-fEk_5R83j0rPZhRHVD-rvE_spRNvm14rj488sLQlnWE6Bv6jcaU1qzFsAquXOoH9lKmSgx2mhcM7FYzJ50VyBCIDtPFKpA2RUnAdiKWteAjNOW8P3ZBI/s1936/IMG_6282.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="1936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iX6jWi8sm4X1KtP7xvLL3y-fEk_5R83j0rPZhRHVD-rvE_spRNvm14rj488sLQlnWE6Bv6jcaU1qzFsAquXOoH9lKmSgx2mhcM7FYzJ50VyBCIDtPFKpA2RUnAdiKWteAjNOW8P3ZBI/s640/IMG_6282.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-53458010689001724132016-01-12T04:14:00.000-08:002016-01-12T04:14:39.803-08:00Marcy's Animal Blog- A Rescued Runt!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello! I am Macie, a Labrador Boxer Canine! I am also a rescue dog! This is my baby picture!<br />
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My owners found me in Howell, Michigan- at a Last Chance rescue!<br />
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I was all alone in the cage, curled in a tight little ball! My siblings had all been adopted, but not me. No one wanted me, because I was the runt of the litter! I sure was scared!<br />
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See this beautiful lady? She saw me, took me out of the cage, and held me close on her lap! I let out the biggest sigh! Her lap felt like home! It felt like LOVE! She heard my sigh- and knew we belonged together! She said we sort of rescued each other!<br />
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As you can tell, I have enjoyed being part of their pack! I love riding in the car, the boat, and being where ever they are! Though I'm very attached to my female owner, I get very excited to see my male owner too!<br />
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I've also grown to love Auntie M- when she comes to take care of me!<br />
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Now I'm almost 5 years old!<br />
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Auntie M has some strict rules about "The Walk"! I sometimes get excited and pull on the lead, so she wraps the lead like this. It gives me a better idea what she wants.<br />
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Auntie M says I'm a fast learner, and the best of both my Boxer and Labrador mix!<br />
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She never calls me a runt, saying I'm the perfect size for the family that chose me!<br />
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Auntie M had her Granddaughter come to visit me. The little girl was very gentle. Auntie M says I have a worried look on my face! I guess I look that way a lot. My female owner says I need to lighten up!<br />
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I really like kids. I just am always a bit unsure of new ones-- until I get to know them.<br />
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This is my favorite chair! From here I can see what's going on outside! <br />
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We have deer that pass along our yard- and you can imagine that makes me really excited!<br />
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Auntie M likes to get up really early, sit outside on the porch- and watch the sun come up!<br />
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We just had a big snow storm! I got so excited that I ran and ran in all that white stuff!<br />
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After my "Running like a crazy dog"- a good long rest was needed!<br />
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When the snow storm kept Auntie M from going anywhere- she decided a good movie and a nap was a good idea!<br />
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Auntie M calls me a lovely little lady. Since I have figured out how to open the doors here, she says I'm also pretty darned smart, even though I open her bedroom door and join her in bed! The first time I did that- well let's say she was very surprised when she woke up in the morning!<br />
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She seems to get quite a kick out of the way I sit on the stairs, for some reason!<br />
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My owners and I are indeed a good match for each other! Just think, people called me an unwanted runt! And now I'm a devoted companion and important member of this family!<br />
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If you folks are thinking of adding a "Fur Folk" to your family, please consider looking at the "Last Chance Rescue" places near you! Because even a mixed breed runt like me can become a wonderful gem of a family member!</div>
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From Auntie M: Macie is just one of the many "rescue" animals I have the joy to care for. Many of the mixed breeds seem to actually be hardier then some pure breeds - and with proper training of exercise, discipline, and affection they become well adjusted members of the family- no matter what their background!</div>
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Thank you for following along as Macie shared her journey from lost little runt to happy and healthy pup!</div>
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May I introduce you to Koda the Courageous! This is his baby picture. It was taken after he, his siblings, and his mother were rescued from a very neglectful situation.<br />
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Renamed "Koda" by his forever family, he became anything but neglected.<br />
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My name is Koda! I am sending this message from the other side of the Rainbow bridge. I have some things I want to say to humans, so Auntie M is writing this for me.<br />
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My birth Mother, siblings and I were pretty scared when I was a baby. We were being so badly neglected! But WAG (Wyandotte Animal Group) came and rescued us! When I was old enough my forever family came to see us all and fell in love with me. (And I with them!) <br />
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So I grew up Happy!<br />
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I LOVED being with my family, and loved being outside! Sometimes I would dig by the fence- which was a no no! But my family loved me anyway!<br />
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I love all the members of my forever family, but guess I was closest with my female human. She and I just had a special bond!<br />
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There were two other Canines there at home. Haley is the Black Lab in the back, and Sally Jo the Golden Lab on the pillow. Sally Jo seemed to take me under her paw and showed me the ropes. We became best of pals!<br />
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The other thing that Auntie M loved to do is go for walks! She took each one of us separately. I tended to get a little excited and pull, so she threaded the leash like on the left. She was tough cuz she was our temporary pack leader. But after our first walk we did great! Auntie M said I was a fast learner!<br />
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My breed is a German Shepherd, Rott, & Chow mix.<br />
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Guess some would call me a "Mutt"- but as Auntie M and my forever family said- I was a perfect combo of all things good about each breed!<br />
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My favorite play thing had to do with squeak toys! I loved them!<br />
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And, as you can tell, when my female owner was away, I would nap in her favorite chair!<br />
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Auntie M's "ear pulls" and pats were the best! <br />
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A game I loved was to go downstairs, retrieve my food bowl, bring it up and let it bounce off every step going down! I'd run down, bring it up, and bounce bounce bounce- down it went again! I never got tired of that game!<br />
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See this food dish? Sometimes Auntie M would wait a bit before feeding us. I wanted to train her to feed us a bit earlier then she did, so I would go downstairs, retrieve the food bowl, bring it upstairs, and drop it on Auntie M's feet!<br />
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She still waited until 6:00 to feed us, but said I was one smart canine!<br />
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So- though Auntie M didn't come often, I knew she loved all three of us!<br />
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This was one of our Pack Family pictures!<br />
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Now comes the hard part. My back legs were hurting, so my family took me to the vet. I had torn both of my rear cruciate ligaments! I had an operation to repair them. That was in July 2014. That was hard on all of us, because I had to be careful about doing too much until I healed.<br />
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And then December 2014 one of my back legs really started hurting again! The vet said it was cancer. My forever family knew something had to be done. They had to operate to remove that hind leg - that happened January 2015. That was hard on all of us, but we got through it. Then came 5 rounds of Chemo. I was alright, though got tired easy.<br />
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I got use to having one back leg. I did the stairs to go outside, walked, and played again!<br />
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My pal, Sally Jo was old when I was just a pup! But by Spring it was obvious she was looking for the Rainbow Bridge. I said goodbye to her in April.<br />
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I had a good Summer. I was able to go outside and lay in the sunshine. The best part was being with my forever family. My female (she called herself my mama) did everything she could to give me a great life. I was in remission.<br />
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In September the Vet found brain lesions. And in October I was in pain. I went to go outside, yelped in pain, and my forever family knew- I had fought the courageous fight. I didn't pass over the Rainbow Bridge alone. My forever family made sure of that! And on the other side, who do you think I saw! Sally Jo was there to greet me! I guess, with everything I went through, I could be called courageous.<br />
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So now you have heard my story. But I want you humans to know something. We rescue dogs are looking to be loved and part of a human family pack, like my forever family loved me. Even if we are sick, or older, we can bring joy and companionship to a human's life.<br />
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And one other thing. I had only 4 years. Some of you think that's horrible. But understand- It's not how long a "being" lives, but how well they live. For us Canines, each day is a new experience, a new chance to run, play, meet new people, do new things. Yes, we also grieve the loss of one we loved. That's okay. But we also live in the moment.<br />
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So- you humans- take each day, live in the moment, and live well. Experience new things, be fearless, be funny, be playful. Pop some bubble wrap, play with a squeeze toy. Roll in the grass!<br />
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Hello and a good Tail Wagging day to you! I'm Lady Luna! For those of you who may not know me, or remember me, I'll start at the beginning of my story<br />
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This is my baby pictures! My humans fell in love with me as soon as they saw me! When Auntie M came to stay with me the first time, she said I was a beautiful little lady!<br />
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As I got older, my man human took me to classes, to learn all sorts of things! I learned Stay, Sit, Wait, Come, and was working on walking on a leash! That last one was hard! My nose and hunting instincts always seemed to take over! <br />
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Here you see me focused on a frog, who always came to the patio to torment me!<br />
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When it was too cold to play outside, I'd ask Auntie M to play "pull" with me. She tried, but it just wasn't the same as when my male human played with me!<br />
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I think this was my first Christmas. Auntie M came to stay with me while my humans went to visit relatives!<br />
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I still had a problem with pulling when Auntie M and my humans took me for a walk. They found that threading my lead this way really helped me know what they wanted. Auntie M insists on being leader of the pack, so I have to walk right beside her until she gives me the "Okay" to sniff and roam! Of course, she kept telling me how good I was doing, which helps.<br />
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This is my female human! Isn't she beautiful? Michigan sure was snowy!<br />
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In the Summer my male human would take me fishing with him! How do you say "Happy" in dog language?<br />
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Auntie M always took me for long walks! Here I am, sitting at the pond near our place, watching the ducks swimming! How I wanted to go swim and chase those ducks, but Auntie M said NO!<br />
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By then I had mastered sitting and waiting for the command to accept the treat in Auntie M's hand. She told me I was an amazing young lady! I was pretty proud of myself too! That was HARD!<br />
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By then I was becoming a calm young Lady Luna! (I still loved looking out the window as people, canines, kids, and frogs passed by!)<br />
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Last Christmas I went to Auntie M's house for the Holidays.!<br />
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Auntie M was a bit concerned that I may not feel comfortable at her house! But, as you see- I did fine!<br />
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And then I had to say goodbye to Auntie M! My humans and I were moving to Florida!<br />
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And I've mastered waiting for command before coming for my meal- though I think I was licking my chops in this picture!<br />
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And now I live where it's warmer, which means longer walks and more sunshine! That's me at Halloween! I am happy in our new home!<br />
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So- that's my story! I hope Auntie M comes to visit one of these days. But, until then, I have good memories of the time we've spent together! She loved our walks and brushing me until my coat would shine! And she was the one who dubbed me "Lovely Lady Luna"!<br />
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From Auntie M: Next week I'll be featuring another canine- it will be a tribute to a wonderful fellow who has crossed over the rainbow bridge.<br />
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The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-91225167977688286772015-12-05T05:55:00.001-08:002015-12-05T05:55:43.037-08:00Marcy's Animal Blog- Announcement!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a long time since I've posted on "Auntie M's Canine Capers And Feline Follies"!<br />
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As many of you know, I've been doing a great deal of traveling, plus sharing some Stewardess/ Flight Attendant memories on my Travel blog, "The Flight Nun".<br />
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But I miss writing about my fun fur folk that are part of my life.<br />
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Starting next week I'll be featuring one special "Fur Folk", be it Canine or Feline. There will also be a few "Tributes" to wonderful animals who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.<br />
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In the above picture, my Granddaughter Payton was comforting a wonderful old gal named Ellie, who was morning the loss of her fellow fur companion. Such moments as this are so precious! And animals are so amazing! I feel honored to be able to tell their stories. Many of these fur folk are rescue animals, so their tales are sometimes filled with sad pasts as well as wonderful "now" moments!<br />
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Please join me next week as I begin to share with you these wonderful animals and their stories!<br />
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Until then!<br />
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The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-42731309368866055562014-12-24T19:10:00.002-08:002014-12-24T19:10:57.118-08:00Christmas Eve For Dog Lovers! A Glass Of Wine And Luna, Golden Retriever<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Christmas really started two days ago. My visitors came in the form of two wonderful Grandchildren and a beautiful Golden Retriever named Lady Luna!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lady Luna is under my care while her owners are visiting out of state for the Holidays. Some of you dear readers remember previous blogs about this sweet girl.<br /><br />I had a few misgivings, since she had not been around my grandchildren before. She loves kids, but when she gets so excited, she tends to be a bit rambunctious.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />The Grandkids and I had a special dinner at the famous "Coney Joe's" in Brighton, where we discussed the proper way to get acquainted with a new pup. Evan's 11 years old, and had done this many times. But Payton's only 5, so needed to be schooled in proper "new dog" procedures.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />True to form, Lady Luna was pretty excited at first, but it didn't take long for Evan to be pack leader.<br /><br />He firmly told her to calm down when she got too excited. There she sat, getting petted.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The kids seemed to delight in unpacking my old time decoration treasures and decorating the tree.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Payton found her dad's baby decoration he lovingly called "Twinkle Twinkle"! That ornament is 36 years old!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a lovely evening together! They spent the night and went home the next morning.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAPhSc9OnWsIUuO7jRYXvdnuxZOt04mPgXZ2uMk_3MKf-I4cjZ57ELqpUIKqLCMGVfiOOh3uJ1EYkv182r8YzUyZ3JffJTfyMwTD1_s9Z2n7SfAlTOQcgjUEsue4QurxBn7nhxowXXTE/s1600/IMG_3368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAPhSc9OnWsIUuO7jRYXvdnuxZOt04mPgXZ2uMk_3MKf-I4cjZ57ELqpUIKqLCMGVfiOOh3uJ1EYkv182r8YzUyZ3JffJTfyMwTD1_s9Z2n7SfAlTOQcgjUEsue4QurxBn7nhxowXXTE/s1600/IMG_3368.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><br />Today brought rain, more rain, and yet more rain!<br /><br />Poor Luna only got a few walks in. It was simply too wet for more than a quick walk around the block. She spent most of the day gazing out the door window! (Me too!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />It was so overcast, I decided to turn on the Christmas lights early this afternoon.<br /><br />I must admit, I am enjoying my Grandkid's handy work! They did a wonderful job on the tree!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Granddaughter Payton decided that my "plant corner" needed some Christmas cheer too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />Grandson Evan encouraged me to start putting up outside lights. As we discussed how far up the tree we should put the lights, Payton said "We don't want you to try putting them up too high! You're old! You might get hurt!!"<br /><br />I had to chuckle. On one hand, I'm not THAT old! But I realize that to a 5 year old, I'm ancient! I couldn't help but be touched by her concern.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />So here we are, Luna and I. We're a bit lazy today! It's Christmas Eve, and gift wrapping time.<br /><br />So- I'll pour a glass of wine and tackle that joyful job as Luna and I watch T.V.<br /><br />Being a softy for children's movies, we are watching "How To Tame Your Dragon".<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />May you all have a lovely evening! Tomorrow will be a fun family day for me. So watch for a Christmas blog tomorrow- or perhaps the day after.<br /><br />May your Christmas adventure be one filled not so much with "stuff" but with good memories of laughter shared, good food, and friendship and family.<br /><br />If you find yourself alone this Holiday, look for a kindness you can do for a stranger. It's amazing how that can lift your spirits!<br /><br /> HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!</div>
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Many of my friends have lost beloved fur family members this year. Let us all take a moment to be grateful for the love and loyalty they show us every day.<br />
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Our pets are truly an important member of our pack, and our daily lives.<br />
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On this Thanksgiving day, let's remember, with Gratitude, our wonderful companions we have- and have had.<br />
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May your Thanksgiving be filled with sloppy kisses!<br />
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Meet Hunter (on the left) and Jasper (on the right)<br />
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Hunter is a Sheltie thoroughbred, a former show dog.<br />
Jasper is a mixed Terrier, a former street dog.<br />
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Truly an unlikely pair- from their beginnings to now! Some of you may remember them from a previous post. I had the opportunity to stay with these two for a couple of days. Delightful and totally different, they somehow co-exist. But I'll let them tell their stories!<br />
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Hunter: First off, folks- the ONLY thing Jasper and I have in common is that we're both rescue canines. That is obviously where our common bond ends! I was a show dog Champion! I am Beautiful! Well- o.k., I'm a gentleman, so I'll say Handsome! My present owners took me in after my previous owner got sick. Jasper over there is rough around the edges- well, not just the edges. He's a tramp, o.k.?<br />
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Jasper: O.k., fluffy! My turn! I was a street dog, found covered with garbage! I may not be a spoiled fluff like Hunter, but I'm street wise and smart. And I'm handsome in my own way! Our owners heard about me and rescued me. Look at the picture above. Auntie M is about to give us a treat. See me sitting nicely? See Hunter on the left? Nope- doesn't sit unless commanded to. So who wins the trophy for manners, eh?<br />
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Hunter: Yes, I don't mind going outside for a little while. But there's dirt out there, all sorts of things that could ruin my perfect hair-do. I do enjoy chasing a squirrel from time to time, but prefer to be indoors. Auntie M took me for a walk. About 1/2 block is my preference. She urged me to do more, so I just laid down and waited for her to get the hint! I'll leave the exercise to scruffy Jasper! He's the muscle man, I'm the Show dog!<br />
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Hunter: It's true that I have a "Show Dog" attitude. That's the way I was trained, and why I was a Champion! Being raised that way, that's the only way I know how to be! So- I won't apologize. It is hard sometimes, when I see Jasper doing all the fun canine things that I'm not use to, like playing outside and rolling in the dirt. I've tried, but I just can't get into it!<br />
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Jasper: Remember I told you I was a street dog? With that background, you can imagine how important food is to me. Now, look to the picture on the left. See the food dish? I know I appear anxious in that picture, but I'm waiting there for Auntie M to say it's o.k. to eat. That takes some willpower, I'll tell you!<br />
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My owners have actually put some golf balls in my food dish, to help me slow my eating down! I tend to gobble so fast, I get a little sick!<br />
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Jasper: By now you've figured out that I call Hunter "Fluffy" and he calls me "Scruffy". As mixed Terriers go, I think I'm very handsome, in a rather rugged way. I'm fearless, grateful, I enjoy my life here with my owners, and love being with Auntie M too!<br />
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Hunter: One of the things we DO agree on- we have a good life here, protected from the elements, well fed, and treated well by our owners!<br />
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From Auntie M (aka Marcy)- Though totally different, both of these guys are a delight. I find their differences a fun challenge- seeing which dog enjoys which activity. And they both tolerate my being "Leader of the Pack"<br />
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Thank you, Hunter and Jasper, for a fun weekend! Hugs to you both!</div>
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<br /><br /><br />It's been five crazy months since I last posted a blog! So now I'll try and catch up! (This is what I get for writer's block!) Ha! So bear with me folks, while I relive 5 months in pictures!<br /><br /><br /><br />I last left you folks the first part of April, getting ready to leave South Carolina- and the three beautiful families I had visited there.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />This was our girls day out before I left for Michigan. At the back- left to right: myself, Jamie, and Dawn's daughter Katie. In front is my wonderful hostess Kim (on the left) and Dawn (on the right).<br /><br /><br />The three grown girls I've known since they were babies! They are the daughters of my best friend, Gail Wyatt. They are wonderful, loving, warm people with delightful families! I have the pleasure of calling them wonderful friends!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0DsEl2yLljNtdIrMoZeqxWsiZfp_8oQDz_Qzt6cGp12eG_9xL5t8evk69a1w2koMWALNFCxzYrZrehZBY-_Cz0HJ02q9RbeLvh12nhCw3Fw3Gf0zL5fUF3TOGDGl1kl99wTO-VupXRkY/s1600/IMG_2496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #436590; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;">On returning to Michigan, I was greeted with a familiar sight!</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />I had the pleasure of caring for these three wonderful pups! The Black Lab at the back is Hailey, the Golden Lab on the left is Sally, and the youngest and friskiest on the right is a shepherd mix named Koda. I have to say, these dogs are wonderful to care of, great on the leash and obedient in the home. My only issue was with Koda, who always wanted to be first out the door! As "pack leader", I had to be first, but it took no time at all for him to comply! Lovely animals!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Next was Gabby, a fabulous rescue boxer! Gabby is deaf, and was scheduled to be put down if not adopted within a short time. It seemed people didn't want a deaf dog. Her now owners found out about her plight, went from Michigan to Ohio, and rescued her. And she's wonderful! She responds to sign language and her lead wrapped from her collar around her middle, so she knows what is wanted on the walk. Isn't she beautiful? What a shame it would've been to have her put down! God bless her owners, who just adore her!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We can't forget Otto, the dancing elderly dachshund! This cutie is 14 years, 8 months old- but will still dance for food!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now- in the midst of all this Canine happiness, I rented a house! So, in my spare time I landscaped the garden beds with rocks and planted flowers! Then I had my first event there for my card club buddies! What fun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Time out for some Nonna time with the Grandkids, Payton and Evan! We were having an "In Car" breakfast picnic!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The three below belong to the same family- Left is Sadie, center is Bailey, and right is elderly German Shepherd Avery. Lovely to watch after!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two kitties are absolute opposites, though belonging to the same family! The black one is called Melody, and the look on her face says "Leave me alone!" One the right is Jill, who is the extravert of the two! I was warned the I might get scratched by the black one, but managed to avoid getting wounded!</div>
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This is Coco, a Bernese Mountain dog, not much smaller than the Newfoundland's I take care of! I've got the giggles here, because our selfie didn't go as planned! Coco decided she wanted to wash the makeup off of my face! What a HOOT! Ha!</div>
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These three are quite the trio! There's little Ricco on the left. For what he lacks in size he makes up for in attitude! He is definitely leader of this pack! In the middle is Blu- beautiful, smart, and a handful to walk! (But I'm as strong willed as she is, so we get it done!) And on the right is Ruby, very smart little Beagle who sort of tunes a person out if she doesn't care for the commands! What a trio! Fun!</div>
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Last, but by far not the least is Lady Luna! Luna has become a wonderful delight to work with! Here she is after her walk and brushing, in the "sit/stay" - waiting for me to tell her to come in the house!</div>
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Whew! As you can tell, this Summer has been a whirl wind of moving, planting, Canines, Felines, and Family!</div>
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I'll close with a picture of me with my younger son, David. David makes my 5 foot 6 inches look short! I love spending time with my sons! Here we are after one of our favorite meals, Sushi!</div>
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Now that Fall is here, school has started, and my writer's block is vanishing, please check back with me for more adventures! Until then, remember- Life is a wonderful adventure, even when it's a bumpy ride!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">For those of you who have just tuned in, I"m in Chapin, South Carolina- and yes, I'm showing off my sun glasses! Sunshine! Yes! Since I live in Michigan, I haven't seen sunshine for a while! I'm visiting my best friend's daughters, and staying with Kimberly- who has a 3 acre ranch! There are LOTS of animals here!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">This is Annie, a small Shi-Tzu. Obviously a lap dog! Very sweet!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">Kimberly also has 19 chicks they are raising!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">This is Autumn, Kimberly's daughter. She proudly shows off the eggs they are collecting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">Meet Max, a rather camera shy Bull Mastiff- not quite a year old.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">The lamb is the goats best friend. Camera shy, I couldn't get a good picture of his sweet face. His name is Buddy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">Meet porkchop, one of the three pigs! These ladies are BIG!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">The pink lady is called Hamlett and the black beauty is called Bullet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">Next Kimberly showed me her future garden. This is Rosemary.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">We rounded out this wonderful day by going to Chapin Middle School's Spring Concert. One of the girls I'm visiting, Jamie- has a son who was in this concert. Here is the combined choirs singing "We Are The World" by Michael Jackson. They were so good, they made me tear up!<br /><br />It was another wonderful day of my vacation! I will be here for 5 more days, and YES, the temperatures will get into the 70's! What's more wonderful than Great Friends, Great surroundings, Good food, and Wonderful Weather!</td></tr>
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Greetings! No! I didn't fall off the face of the Earth! I've spent the last two months in a whirlwind of activity and change! Whew! I have to say, one one hand I love it. On the other, my pace is not quite as quick as I'd like! Perhaps that's good. Rushing has never been something I've done well anyway!<br />
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The first part of November brought ice storms, and with it- no power, no water, no heat. Such is life in Michigan. With the weather turning colder, I suddenly had a craving for a dish my Italian Nonna (Grandmother) use to make. Risotto! It's a rice dish, hearty and yummy! It's hard to find it in a restaurant, since it usually needs to be made and attended to from beginning until it's done. Those of you who have prepared this dish know what I'm talking about. It's stirring, adding, and stirring again! But on to my quest for this dish!<br />
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I wandered into "Bon Gusto's" on Main Street in Brighton. To my happy surprise, Risotto was on the menu! The chef there makes it a bit richer than my Nonna made it, but it was delicious, and hit the spot on a cold day!<br />
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The restaurant is small, but arriving early insures a lovely table with some privacy. For anyone who lives in the area, and wants a true Italian meal, give this lovely little place a try!<br />
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But on to the whirlwind! Next was my daughter-in-law Mia's Birthday! Her folks hosted the party.<br />
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The grandkids were in rare form, clowning with mom with her cake!<br />
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And the all important snuggling with Papa, Mia's dad!<br />
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Next was a few days with the Grandkids, who have turned out to be prolific artists!<br />
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Then came Thanksgiving! Can I confess I forgot to charge my phone? No pictures, but let me say, my daughter-in-law Mia put on a fantastic spread!<br />
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Next on the schedule was some time spent in Northville with Lady Luna while her folks were out of town! Here she's lounging next to the sofa. But she was not totally thrilled by the snow storm we had while I was there.<br />
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As you can tell, our walks were not as long as she would've liked!<br />
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Then both my son Steven and Granddaughter Payton came down with the flue! Not fun. I spent a bit of time with them.<br />
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The end of November found me moving back into the city of Howell. I found an apartment complex that rents a two bedroom apartment, completely furnished- including in apartment laundry, utilities, and internet- and only charges for the time I'm there! Between travel, helping out with the grandkids, and house/pet sitting for friends while they are out of town, this works out perfect for me right now! (For instance, I was only at the ranch 3-5 days in the month of September.<br />
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On to December!<br />
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My son Steven's Birthday was on the 10th. Family gathered at his house- and we all had a marvelous time!<br />
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Next was a breakfast date with the Grandkids! Payton looks more interested in eating then in getting her picture taken! Ha!<br />
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I've spent the majority of December with two furry friends, Elderly Ellie, and Mowgli the cat! I'm sure you remember these two from previous posts. Their owners have gone on an extend cruise. I think these two have a love/ hate relationship. There's snuggle time, and then there's growl and hiss time! Mostly they keep their distance.<br />
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Ellie was beginning to be depressed, spending too much time in her master's office. So Payton came to visit. They both were so happy to see each other- it cheered Ellie right up! Ellie loves children, so this was right up her alley!<br />
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Then there were Christmas programs and meeting Santa!<br />
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Big Brother Evan (upper right corner) helps Payton tell Santa what she wants! (She asked for a diary- one with a key, so she can write things down!) That's a rather interesting request from a 4 year old!<br />
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Payton LOVES to sing! She knew all the words and hand movements! (O.k.- I sound like a grandma. LOL)<br />
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I LOVED Evan's program! They had a 50's theme, which included leather jackets and poodle skirts!<br />
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He doesn't seem shy when it comes to speaking parts. Of course, I was a proud grandparent!<br />
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The lease was up on my Cadillac, so son Steven and I went shopping. My Christmas gift from Steven and Mia was a downpayment on a Ford Fusion! It's all Black, including the wheels! I call her Lady Ninja! This is not a good picture, but maybe a better one another time!<br />
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Meanwhile, my daughter-in-law introduced me to something called "Christmas shopping via the internet"! Thank goodness, because by now I didn't have the time nor the energy for crowded malls!<br />
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My choice of wrapping paper this year was brown shipping paper! On the front of the packages were pictures I asked my Grandkids to draw for me. Instead of ribbon, I used twine! It actually turned out quite well! I may do this again next year, if the Grandkids will help me out again!<br />
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So on to Christmas morning happy chaos! Even Otto the dog got a stocking of goodies!<br />
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Santa's brilliant gift to Payton, who has energy to spare, and gymnastic classes coming up! (She also got her diary!)<br />
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After a wonderful gift exchange and hearty breakfast, Payton and her "Papa" needed a little rest! (Mia's father is Papa)<br />
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After two months of happy but whirling activities, I decided to come down with a fever! On hindsight, I realize that I have been consuming a great deal of meat, corn and dairy products that I normally avoid. So I think my system was just rebelling!<br />
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This was taken Thursday, the day after Christmas. No doubt about it, Michigan has certainly had a white Christmas!<br />
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And yesterday we lost power! Ellie and I sat outside for a while. Since the weather had warmed up and the snow was melting, we weren't sure why we'd be without electricity! A few hours later two Detroit Edison trucks pulled up and informed us that many transformers had blown. However, the electricity came back on in time for dinner! Yeah!<br />
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Tomorrow I say goodbye to Ellie and Mowgli! I'll be spending the New Years eve and day with family. I have four trips in the works for this Winter, as well as some hanging out with furry friends, so stay tuned.<br />
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I apologize for my two month absence! It's been a true whirlwind! I wish you all a Belated Merry Christmas! My prayer is that you were surrounded with happiness, in whatever form that took!<br />
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And we are almost to 2014! So here's wishing you all a Happy New Year, filled with LOVE, LAUGHTER, and PEACE!</div>
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The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-17247068667089713662013-10-25T04:57:00.000-07:002013-10-25T04:57:19.174-07:00Marcy's Animal Blog- Mowgli The Feline's View Of The World!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br />From Marcy (A.K.A. Auntie M):<br /><br /> This feline has let me know that she doesn't appreciate being treated as a second fiddle. In the past I've blogged about her housemate- the elderly Canine known as "Ellie". Though Mowgli was mentioned, she didn't get top billing. So- with some ESP messages from this frisky feline, I've decided to put her center stage! This past week I've been hanging out with Mowgli and Ellie.<br /><br />And the rest is Mowgli's story to tell!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mowgli: I am Purr-fectly capable of telling my own story, thank you very much! Auntie M has been here many times, and it's about time I got top billing! I'm an adult feline, with very much a mind of my own!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am an indoor/outdoor sort of soul. I couldn't possibly be cooped up in the house all day! In this picture I'm sunning myself on a rock. I almost blend in, don't you think? Ninja Feline!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When Auntie M is here, there are several games we play!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Auntie M calls this game "Hide and Seek"! I call it "Stalking the Feline". What does one have to do to get some alone time?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />I call this game "Let me out...let me feel the wind in my fur......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />... let me in! Let me in if you love me!...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOvG4BWUD6lZ3UlSCBI0CzLbVIEvA_Obnx7nPq_SbWcpqqE7pwZT4eJPgJmwyzXJq5rsXN4pwM0gZ2SBDhiRkoqBPHD0l4TvLIn2ANE-_sSNRRJS9JnTmTmT2_E_iQTmcb-7A3dqj6pA/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOvG4BWUD6lZ3UlSCBI0CzLbVIEvA_Obnx7nPq_SbWcpqqE7pwZT4eJPgJmwyzXJq5rsXN4pwM0gZ2SBDhiRkoqBPHD0l4TvLIn2ANE-_sSNRRJS9JnTmTmT2_E_iQTmcb-7A3dqj6pA/s400/IMG_1929.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />...Oh let me out! Let me feel the wind in my fur!"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Note to self: Don't push your luck or eventually she will ignore you!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />At this point I guess I should mention my house mate, the elderly Canine, Ellie. I believe you've read about her in the past.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />There are some major differences between Ellie and I- aside from the fact that we are different species!<br /><br />Ellie loves to lounge outside! Though I do sun myself from time to time, I am a purr-fectly fantastic hunter!<br /><br /> I presented Auntie M with a live frog today. She shoo'd me inside, then let the frog go! Disgusting! Well, no frog legs for her tonight! And she can come up with her own food, thank you very much!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9giqELgiCCCxdlvQydkmc6hxj-06-TXqNGIWuiisPJG4yhLulPyLxvJRvtcACKZrifDFbMMD_5ghQwKUz4xqqKtHyw66IwMam6JnY1MNA9I9wfuI1ihN_CJkfFKxiaiWO7mbCKPiki0/s1600/IMG_1922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9giqELgiCCCxdlvQydkmc6hxj-06-TXqNGIWuiisPJG4yhLulPyLxvJRvtcACKZrifDFbMMD_5ghQwKUz4xqqKtHyw66IwMam6JnY1MNA9I9wfuI1ihN_CJkfFKxiaiWO7mbCKPiki0/s320/IMG_1922.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="240" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2dEWhv_rerGpzQICgbLF4WlY44yn3WK08wRWO_czxrT9DVcqHBFKx8spsGrdTmZMQVJ_pZwoe9oaEbXz-p273j9dvP3O-Yw8n10vTdX8GZ2_e3RyUxdi2Xrrh6K6tM3D3ayznL4wPAA/s1600/IMG_1923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #436590; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2dEWhv_rerGpzQICgbLF4WlY44yn3WK08wRWO_czxrT9DVcqHBFKx8spsGrdTmZMQVJ_pZwoe9oaEbXz-p273j9dvP3O-Yw8n10vTdX8GZ2_e3RyUxdi2Xrrh6K6tM3D3ayznL4wPAA/s320/IMG_1923.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Auntie M gives Ellie her medicine by putting the pills with some peanut butter. Ellie sits patiently, Auntie M puts the peanut butter/pills on her finger, feeds it to Ellie.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Auntie M was going to hand me a piece of REAL chicken! Do you see how blurry this photo is? I leapt up, batted the chicken out of her hand, and ate it before it hit the floor! As I said- Ninja Feline!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In case you've been wondering, Ellie's really doing quite well! Of course, this is due to MY encouragement! (I do believe she feels that she has to prove she can do what I can!)</div>
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I nap where I please! Today Auntie M decided to wash some towels. She gathered them and put them on the floor. I thought they made a lovely napping bed! You can tell by my expression that I didn't appreciate the interruption! As I said, she seems to be stalking me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The couch is usually Ellie's napping spot.</div>
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Oh well! Since she's elderly, a firm floor's better for her anyway!</div>
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Actually, we're good pals. I give her hugs with my tail as I go by, and she barks to let our owners know when I want in. So we're good. I even let her think she's "Best Pet" of the household. I don't need to tell her the truth, that I'm truly the princess around here.</div>
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Now you've heard about life around here from my perspective! You'll have to excuse me now. It's time for Auntie M to feed me. I'll stand by the stairs and look like I'm being patient, and only nip her ankles if it takes too long!</div>
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From Auntie M: This feline is indeed quite a character! She may look cute and cuddle, but she has a fiercely independent nature, a mind of her own, and is a delight to know!</div>
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So this has been my weeks adventure! Saving frogs (or was it a toad?), Hunting down Mowgli Feline when I couldn't fine her, getting swiped while trying to give her a treat of chicken, and generally hanging out with, and enjoying both Mowgli and Ellie's company. </div>
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Life is quite the adventure, when Feline and Canine combine to add joy to the week!</div>
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<br />Along with my travel adventures, I have the privilege to keep company from time to time with some amazing animals. When I'm with them, I'm known as "Auntie M". Of course, no one can tell their story as well as they can, so you will be hearing from them!<br /><br />I find these two rescue animals fascinating! I Think you'll enjoy their stories.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Greetings! My name is Gabby! (It's funny that I have that name, because I don't bark much, and I think I was born deaf!) But in spite of my hearing problem, my owners let me know I'm a pretty lady- and worth the extra effort to communicate!!<br /><br />I have a very interesting story, filled with angels -in the way of humans!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I don't remember much about being a little pup. I was on the street for a long time. When I was about a year old a Dog Warden found me, and brought me to the Toledo, Ohio Humane Society.<br /><br />A nice person took me in, deaf ears and all. But they got sick- very sick, so eventually had to bring me back to the Humane Society. Those people were wonderful to me, but worked hard to get me a home. Next I went with a nice person, but then they got a divorce, so back to the shelter I went. I wasn't sure what was going to happen to me!<br /><br />Someone from the Toledo Humane Society took me home and trained me to understand sign language! I was happy to learn what they were trying to tell me to do! They were pretty proud of me, and so was I!<br /><br />But now I was two years old. Because of the policy at the shelter, the lovely people there were becoming desperate to find me a good home with wonderful owners. (I guess you can only stay there for so long)<br /><br />Meanwhile, here in Michigan a wonderful couple got a e-mail from a relative, showing some German Shepherds they might be interested in. The site was "Paws for Life". There was also a video of me on that site! (As I said, the volunteers at the shelter knew I had to find a home fast, so they connected with Paws For Life)<br /><br />When this Michigan couple saw my video, and realized I needed to be adopted quickly, they decided to come and get me! (I must be photogenic!) That was about a year ago! It's been a wonderful year! Thanks to my new owners, I have a place I can call HOME!! As you see, human "Angels" have somehow kept me safe all my life!<br /><br />Which brings us to Auntie M's visit!<br /><br />My owners both needed to be out of town, So Auntie M came to stay. I am not the only animal in this house. There is a feline here who is not very friendly to me- but you'll hear her story later! Auntie M and I got along great! (Perhaps it's because I'm deaf, and she doesn't hear that well either! Ha!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Every morning and evening Auntie M gave me a good brush down, which felt SO good! Of course, she also told me what a beautiful young lady I was! That made me feel pretty special! Then we went on our walk!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is how Auntie M did my leash! With just a touch or gentle tug on the leash, I know exactly what she wanted me to do. I got a little carrot for a treat each time we got back home- I rarely pulled at all! Auntie M said she was so proud of me!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The weather was beautiful for four straight days, so I got to spend a lot of time outside!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I sat with Auntie M while she had her coffee outside!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The sun felt wonderful! This was like a four day weekend! I couldn't help myself! This just felt so good! With the sun shinning on me I look like a ghost dog!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Of course, I couldn't be outside all the time. This is my happy napping place while inside. Do you see that aquarium next to my bed? It has turtles and fish in it! I think my owners just love all living things!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />In case you're wondering, I'm watching a squirrel who loves to harass me! Auntie M can't decide if we're friends or not. But that squirrel certainly likes to get me to chase him!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />You got it! I'm looking for the squirrel! It's chase time! One of Auntie M's favorite stories is sitting on the back deck with me while I surveyed the back yard for that critter. Auntie M heard the squirrel chattering away, and realized it was behind me on the deck! It seems this is a game! And I have to admit, I'm not sure what I would do if I caught him! (My female owner calls this my "pounce mode"!)<br /><br />As you can tell, life is GOOD! My owners are loving and kind to me, and I try to be a good companion for them!<br /><br />And now you're going to hear from the "Princess" of the house! (We know it's really me, but why argue with a cat?!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />I am Juliette! I was adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter when I was about one year old. Now I'm 13 years old- old enough to have seniority in this house! My female owner lovingly calls me "Jules". No matter what that canine thinks, I know I have the owners heart!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />True, I'm rather middle aged. (I do plan on living until I'm 26!) When Auntie M came, I was not too sure about her! She did brush me twice a day. Now that was nice!<br /><br /><br />Auntie M tried repeatedly to take pictures of me doing one thing or another. I wouldn't cooperate. My advice to her? Talk to my agent !<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />But what's this thing about shooing me off the table?! After the first time, I decided to tell Auntie M who's table it really was! She had a few items on the table, which I helped her remove. So o.k., they ended up on the floor. Oh well.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I spend my mornings and afternoons napping. But I do enjoy watching this dog of ours run around outside. I perch on the bathroom window sill to watch. The fresh air is lovely. Now, if I could just figure out how to sneak out, I'd show that silly dog how to catch that squirrel!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Several times Auntie M caught me hissing at the dog. Well, what Princess wants her bottom sniffed, or her food disrupted?! Simply put, I was here first! A lovely feline can only tolerate so much!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Actually, the Dog- she's not too bad. I just have to remind her sometimes who's boss.<br /><br />I realize that Auntie M enjoyed us both. For all my aloofness, I did come running for brushings- and for treats. (I couldn't help myself)<br /><br />So life is good, much better than being on the street. And the canine Gabby seems to tolerate my moodiness with only an occasional s"sigh".<br /><br />Come again, Auntie M. (Just don't put anything on the table, please!) And perhaps figure out a way for me to safely go outdoors?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From Auntie M: Two rescue pets! Gabby was in desperate need of a home! I'm not sure of Juliette's back story. But both have found a wonderful loving home with their present owners. It's obvious they are loved and well cared for! I so enjoyed spending some time with these two characters, and look forward to the next time!<br /><br />And perhaps, in the meantime, I can learn a bit more sign language! I'm sure Gabby has more yet to tell me!<br /><br />Life is indeed an adventure, and rescue animals can provide a devoted companion along that road to adventure!</div>
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The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-40752144625955316792013-09-02T04:43:00.002-07:002013-09-02T04:43:27.862-07:00Marcy's Animal Blog- Labor Day! Honoring A Family Of Rescue Dogs- A Labor Of Love!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For 10 days I was "Auntie M", the name I use when watching over animals. The three canines I watched are all rescue dogs!<br /><br />God bless the family that took these three lovable creatures in! Of course, just as with any "family", or in this case "canine pack", they each have their own personalities and stories.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />Let me first introduce you to Sally Jo- Yellow Labrador Retriever:<br /><br />From Sally herself:<br /><br />I came to live with my owners when I was 10 months old. They got me from "Lab Inc. Rescue". I don't remember my previous life. After all, I was just a pup. I am now 9 years old, and going strong.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Auntie M brushed us just before our walks. I couldn't help myself! Every time she brushed me, I rolled onto my back! I LOVE getting my belly brushed! Unlike Haley, the Black Lab in this pack, my hair is fine. I don't shed much at all. But love those belly scratches!<br /><br />I'm probably the most laid back of this pack of three- that is until we go for a walk! I get so excited, I just want to run! Auntie M said I was the most "frisky" walker!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Next is Haley Elizabeth- Black Labrador Retriever:<br /><br />From Haley Elizabeth herself:<br /><br />Auntie M says she wishes pictures could show my sweet face! That's the problem with cameras. They just don't show the definition of my face. But if you saw me in person, Auntie M thinks you'd agree with her.<br /><br />I came to live with my owners when I was 6 months old. My previous owners were getting divorced, so couldn't keep me any longer. Now I'm 8 years old.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My only bad habit? I LOVE food! I gobble mine quickly, then see if I can get Sally to share hers. Auntie M decided I should eat in the crate, letting Sally eat her food in peace. I didn't really mind much. I just sort of missed the goodies.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />I love the daily brushings! Unlike Sally, who doesn't shed much, my coat is thick! I shed all the time! So- I'm in heaven when I get a good brush down! This picture shows me in brushing bliss!<br /><br />When I went for my walks with Auntie M, I liked to meander! I see no reason to hurry, after all! So I walked along slowly. Auntie M didn't have a problem being "leader" with me!<br /><br />I'm the first to sit quietly for a treat. Like Sally, I'm very laid back---except for food time!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(From Auntie M)- The Labrador Retriever is a gentle, intelligent, family-friendly breed, used not only by hunters but often in search and rescue. Eager to please their masters, the Lab is a willing partner in any endeavor they can master. They are often used as leader dogs for the blind!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Last, but certainly not least is Koda Von Diesel- Shepherd Mix (perhaps German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix)<br /><br />From Koda himself:<br /><br />Well, I'm the youngest of the pack- and the only male. I came to the owners when I was 8 weeks old from WAG rescue! Now I'm 2 years old. I still have a bit of the pup in me, loving to dig holes when I get bored, and enjoy wrestling with the canine girls here. They put up with me pretty well, only scolding me once in a while when I get too frisky.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />When Auntie M took me for walks, she put the leash as you see in the picture. It kept me from pulling. The only time I got a bit excited was when I saw a rabbit cross right in front of me! That Auntie M's stronger than she looks! She gave a quick tug and made me sit. I had to watch that rabbit hop happily away! (I think it was laughing at me!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This was after I got my brush down! Ah! Made me smile!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />One of my favorite napping spots is the female owner's chair! Comfort plus!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We all loved Auntie M pulling on our ears!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />I know I don't speak "human", but I'm pretty good at making my wishes known. See the food dish in this picture? It's normally in the lower level. But when I was a bit hungry, I fetched the bowl and plopped it in front of Auntie M! I don't know why she laughed! I'd like to believe she just thought I was smart- as well as handsome!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />From Auntie M:<br /><br />These three make a wonderful pack. With their individual personalities, they do blend to make a great canine family!<br /><br />We spent the early mornings outdoors, when it was cool. After their brush downs and walks, they were very mellow!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />And during the heat of the day, a living room siestas was perfect for staying cool!<br /><br />All rescue groups agree: Choose carefully your breed, knowing the needs of the breed as well as your family.<br /><br />I'd say this family found the perfect rescue pack! They not only blend well with the family, but with each other!<br /><br />Rescuing a dog or cat is definitely a labor of love, and is truly bringing into your home a loyal and loving family member! </div>
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The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-20303474354347881002013-08-12T06:31:00.000-07:002013-08-12T06:31:02.210-07:00Marcy's Travel and Animal Blog- The Lovely Lady Luna! Golden Retriever!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />From Marcy (A.K.A Auntie M)<br /><br /> For the past several days I've been hanging out with this beautiful Golden Retriever. Her name is "Luna", but I lovingly call her "Lady Luna".<br /><br />Golden Retrievers were developed as gun dogs, aiding hunters in retrieving fowl and small game. Noted for retrieving the game without tearing it up, they are a favorite among the hunters.<br /><br />Goldens are a versatile, intelligent breed. They are often used as leader dogs for the blind as well as comfort dogs for sick children.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />At this point, I let the animal do the talking. They each have their own personalities and stories.<br /><br />From Luna:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgox_gNPi1SZuDI5NlberhPklbqQ0jW2MEvQaVnqZbl8z0YfPhcsxv5zrQhFXdGLsCjR6XOULPtMuc5vsrlFlBJbpvYbE25mFetTuosuOaIYZdCkp_NRCglfAEqlOc83KTlNVLQ0Yctnyw/s1600/DSCN0621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgox_gNPi1SZuDI5NlberhPklbqQ0jW2MEvQaVnqZbl8z0YfPhcsxv5zrQhFXdGLsCjR6XOULPtMuc5vsrlFlBJbpvYbE25mFetTuosuOaIYZdCkp_NRCglfAEqlOc83KTlNVLQ0Yctnyw/s400/DSCN0621.JPG" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hello there! Some of you remember me as "Bella Luna", a nick name Auntie M gave me when I was a little pup.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My male owner and leader of the pack takes me on all sorts of outdoor adventures! Give me water, ducks, and fish- I'm one happy canine!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPmaZCQf6N-g63AcVAywwuoLJ6dLXKPeWXAfDQ5h8dVCCtr9lh4YP8k7BU5rJdb0ChyNojdGIveIpHdJwM1237F4trJVj9gZAyZp-io0czAk7Esl5Tiw__Zav9ffhoWqIwnJTMXoWhyphenhyphen4/s1600/IMG_1691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPmaZCQf6N-g63AcVAywwuoLJ6dLXKPeWXAfDQ5h8dVCCtr9lh4YP8k7BU5rJdb0ChyNojdGIveIpHdJwM1237F4trJVj9gZAyZp-io0czAk7Esl5Tiw__Zav9ffhoWqIwnJTMXoWhyphenhyphen4/s400/IMG_1691.jpg" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, now on to Auntie M's visit! We have done a lot of exploring! We've climbed hills, walked trails, and<br />chased ducks. (O.k., I chased the ducks, or at least tried to!)<br /><br />This picture is of me, sitting and watching the ducks --VERY intently!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />We've moved since Auntie M's last visit. At one point, she paused, not too sure which way to go. I took over and gave her a nudge in the right direction!<br /><br />Auntie M says that this picture proves that after I got her back home, I was LAUGHING at her! (I do have to admit, I was amused- and proud of myself!)<br /><br />Now, I know Auntie M would've gotten us home just fine, but helping her out made me feel good. She told me she was proud of me, but to stop laughing!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I forgot to mention one of my favorite times during our walks: SMELLING! My nose is super wonderful for smelling all sorts of things! Thankfully, Auntie M gave me some time each walk to explore with my sniffer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When we are not out and about, I sit by the patio door, watching the world go by- and of course have my toys handy to show to the children who pass by.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One reason Auntie M decided I was a lady- my eating manners! I wait until I'm told it's o.k. before I go to my food dish! And I even sit calmly with a treat in front of me, until I'm told it's o.k. to eat! This picture is proof! (Can you see Auntie M's hand holding a treat in front of my nose?)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb7rkq2XBWtszs5ESg-4qLGbQ1vu_e7XLxae4zK7uasmCiMl_cy6dnRAiSLNxHh9UKbAbT2hraoCfQX835C8J0y1vZZPnUaSlxPNzf6x9Q1Bbk9aHBp6sUcJ6x3G2SqfKYYt1mGicgg0/s1600/IMG_1703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; color: #436590; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb7rkq2XBWtszs5ESg-4qLGbQ1vu_e7XLxae4zK7uasmCiMl_cy6dnRAiSLNxHh9UKbAbT2hraoCfQX835C8J0y1vZZPnUaSlxPNzf6x9Q1Bbk9aHBp6sUcJ6x3G2SqfKYYt1mGicgg0/s400/IMG_1703.JPG" style="border: none; position: relative;" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />With all this climbing, walking, and duck watching- as well as getting my coat brushed, a nap feels pretty good!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You folks will have to excuse me now! I hear some Sand Cranes! Time to go have a look! I hope to connect with you folks again!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last note from Auntie M: Thanks to Lady Luna, I do believe I've lost a few pounds! I certainly have enjoyed spending time with her! She's become a delight to walk! I can honestly say she now has graduated and deserves the title of "Lady"!<br /><br /><br /></div>
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Hello! My name is Ellie. I've been on this blog before. I am, as the title says, elderly.<br />
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Even though my muzzle is grey, and my walk not as sure as it use to be, I still love my life!<br />
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You may remember that last year I lost my canine friend and companion. Her name was Mattie, and she was like a mother and sister to me, all rolled into one.<br />
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At first, I had very hard time with loosing Mattie. I was missing her so much! Auntie M came to stay with me for a while. She brought her granddaughter Payton over for a visit! That little girl was only three years old, but seemed to know just what I needed. (Auntie M says this is one of her favorite pictures of Payton, because you can see the kindness and tenderness she showed me!)<br />
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This is the feline that lives here. Her name is Mowgli! Even though she's a cat, she's become my friend. Auntie M tried so hard to get a picture of Mowgli and I together, but Mowgli has a mind of her own! You'll be hearing about her another time!<br />
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If you're wondering what brings me the most joy in life, I'd say it's a toss up between watching the world go by from my front yard, and FOOD! I may be old, but when Auntie M gets my meal ready, I literally jump for joy! The above picture is of me trying to wait for that food dish!<br />
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Yep! Definitely a favorite past time! The only time Mowgli and I have a few "harsh" words is when she wants a share of my food. That is a NO NO!<br />
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After my morning walk, which gets a bit shorter as I get older, Auntie M gives me a good brushing! She tells me how pretty I am, how lovely my curly hair is, and how good I'm being to stand still. This is me after one of those wonderful brushings! It feels so good, I almost purr!<br />
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I'm going to see Auntie M again in about a month, so maybe she and I will have an adventure or two to share then!<br />
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(From Auntie M) Ellie has always been a delight to care for. Different in looks and temperament from her former companion Mattie, she seems to have a bit of a playful spirit. (Mattie was more laid back) She is wonderful with children! When ever my grandchildren come to visit, Ellie runs upstairs and grabs a stuffed toy to give to them! As you saw by the picture with my granddaughter, Ellie seems to have a kindred spirit with the little ones! I'm looking forward to spending time with her again in the near future!</div>
The Flight Nunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311926176579173584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474216527111535450.post-41463973118153394832013-07-03T07:07:00.000-07:002013-07-03T07:07:53.013-07:00Marcy's Animal Blog- "Lucy" The Boston Terrier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello! I'm Lucy. As you've read by the title, I'm a Boston Terrier! I'm what you may call a "rescue dog". About three years ago, my previous owner went through a divorce and lost his home. He didn't know what to do with me!<br />
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Thankfully, my new owners took me in! I didn't have a lot of training when they got me, so have had to work at teaching me "manners" and things.<br />
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I'm seven years old now. I like my new family! And I like Hope, the Black Lab who you've read about earlier!<br />
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There's a big difference between Hope and me! Hope is quiet, gentle, and wise. I'm a bit more energetic, more verbal, and LOVE to play!<br />
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I don't know if you can tell by this picture, but when Hope agrees to play with me, it goes like this: Hope stands pretty still, with the rope toy in her mouth. I have the other end, shaking and pulling like crazy! I know Hope gets tired of the game, but is a good sport anyway!<br />
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Now the other day, Auntie M brought her grandchildren over to visit us! First the boy, Evan, played and played with me. Auntie M tried to get a picture of that, but said I'm a "difficult subject", always moving at the wrong moment! Hey, what can I say! I'm a mover and a shaker!<br />
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After a while, the boy laid down, and I laid right on his chest! (Obviously I really liked him!) Of course, you know what happened when Auntie M tried to take a picture of that! Yep- look at the picture below!<br />
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Then the little girl, Payton, decided it was her turn to play with me!<br />
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I'd pull on the end of the rope, and she'd laugh and laugh! It was a good day!<br />
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Another difference between Hope and I- the walking. Auntie M says walking me is like hanging on to a little tornado! I just didn't want to walk- I really wanted to run! And I'm not particularly fond of the brushing of the coat, either. It's just not my thing! Besides! Don't you think my coat is beautiful without all the fluffing and puffing? As short as my coat is, I really don't need it!<br />
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All in all, life is good! I have a great family, Hope is my adopted sister, and I have Auntie M to watch after me when my family is gone.<br />
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Now, if Hope and I could just figure out how to talk Auntie M into an extra meal each day, life would be perfect!<br />
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(From Auntie M) The Boston Terrier breed has been known as the "American Gentleman" (or in Lucy's case- American Lady) of the canine world. They are highly intelligent, lovable, and energetic. They don't like to be left alone for too long, and crave a lot of attention.<br />
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For anyone with the time for proper training and attention, the Boston Terrier makes a wonderful companion!<br />
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Lucy craves physical activity, so she's keeping me exercised and on my toes! She is not only cute, she's smart and funny as well. I'm so enjoying watching after Hope and Lucy! And I look forward to the next time we can hang out together!<br />
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Next week you'll get reacquainted with one of my favorite Golden Retrievers, Elli! (And, of course her side kick, Mowgli the cat!)</div>
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