Here's a sweetie from one of my favorite places on the web, LOLDogs! And fer all u kitteh luvrs, here's the place that started it all!
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Potted Dog!
Okay, a break from the heavy stuff that sometimes characterizes this space. I have no other reason for posting this pic than that I think it is adorable and wanted to share it:Cats are notorious for squeezing themselves into spaces that can barely accommodate them, but apparently their canine companions share this penchant. At least one of them, anyway. Enjoy!And if you'd like to see more
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A Deeper Connection With Animals
My friend and colleague, Dawn Baumann Brunke, is an accomplished writer and soul seeker. We've collaborated on a series of middle grade coloring books called Who Lives Here?, which I'm looking into having re-published. Meanwhile. Dawn's been exploring how humans can connect on a deeper level with animals through her "Animal Voices" book series. Some of the material delves into dealing with
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Frankie, the Walk n' Roll Dog!
Barbara Techel blogs about her fabulous little dachshund, Frankie, at Joyful Paws, which is an extension of her website. Frankie suffered a ruptured vertebrae that paralyzed her back legs and now she rolls along instead of walking. And yes -- we see that Frankie also has velvet ears!Barbara was so inspired by Frankie's zest for life that she wrote about it in an award-winning children's
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Yes, sometimes it's actually funny.
Most of us who were raised with any manners at all were taught not to laugh at those who are different. And disability is not often funny. But in this case, you can hardly keep from laughing.Monster the Cat has a vocal cord condition that makes it sound like he's singing when he yawns, and, well...it's funny! And since he's not suffering at all, you don't have to feel bad laughing. Take a look
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Zoe, the Earless Kitten
Here's a touching story with a moral lesson and a happy ending. And it's now been made into a book - one written by a young girl. Great to see such a young person sticking up for the rights of animals and actually doing something to make things better. You GO, Lexy!
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No-Kill Shelters and Animal Adoptions
Check out Jana's blog, "Writing Today's Wrongs." She blogs on all kinds of things, as she explains: "This blog is dedicated to the many moral issues in American society that need action. The main danger to the rights and lives of humans and animals is lack of general knowledge by the public! This blog will try to right the wrongs of today by giving readers factual information and weapons to fight
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