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by @winecountrydog Tilin Corgi and Jackie Nippers Corgi
Wot a lovely idea for beloved dogs like ourwoofselves, both lucky rescue dogs, to leave behind best wishes for other dogs and cats who need lovin' homes.
A Dog's Last Will & Testament
Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, give their home and all they have to those they leave behind.
If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask.
To a poor and lonely stray, I'd give my my happy home, my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow, and all my toys; the lap that I have loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name.
I'd will to a sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say, 'I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain is more than I can stand.'
Instead go find an unloved dog [or cat], one whose life has held no joy or hope, and give my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give . . . The love I left behind.
Written by Anonymous Dog and posted at RescuePledge.org
Ere is wot Mum sez, quotin' from a poem:
"We'll shelter him with tenderness and love him while we may,
and for the happiness we'll know, forever grateful stay.
And when the angels call for him, we'll brave the bitter grief,
but know that deep within our hearts he will only feel relief."
Sunset walkies on Sonoma Coast beach.
by winecountrydog
Big love woofs out to you, Joanne Woodward. Thanks for being a lifelong dog lover!
Everybuddy in the world knows why I'm posting Paul Newman's photo here today.
We hope animal lovers will always remember that Paul Newman, along with daughter Nell Newman, chose to donate the charity money generated by sales of Newman's Own Organics pet food products to organizations that support animal well-being.
Sources this past year said that Paul Newman quietly turned over to charity the entire value of his ownership in Newman's Own. Over a two-year period in 2005 and 2006, the amount of his donations to Newman's Own Foundation Inc. is said to have been more than $100 million.
Imagine the pawsitive effect that Paul Leonard Newman (26 Jan. 1925 – 26 Sept. 2008) has had on our world.
Our sympathies to Ms. Nell, Ms. Joanne, and the entire Newman family.
by winecountrydog
Celebrity polar bear Knut of Zoo Berlin has lost his foster father, zookeeper Thomas Dörflein.
The 44-year old zookeeper, who became known worldwide as Knut's surrogate father after the baby cub's own mother, Tosca, rejected him, was found dead in his Berlin apartment.
It's hard to imagine what confusion and grief Knut will feel about the disappearance of his human "dad." Knut was so bonded to Dörflein — as you can see in "Knut goes exploring" ("auf Entdeckungstour") from ballynow.
When Knut's mother rejected him after his December 2006 birth, Dörflein stayed with der kleine Eisbär, baby Knut, around the clock for 150 straight days. Daddy Dörflein handfed him milk and porridge throughout the nights and days, and played with and cared for him.
Mourners visiting Zoo Berlin have left a white rose and a letter of condolence on the fence of Knut's enclosure.
Knut looks pensive now. He has certainly gone through a lot in his short life.
As a tiny cub, Knut's life was almost cut short by humans who protested the idea of the zoo handraising him. There were some who said that Knut should have been euthanized rather than being raised "as a domestic pet." Some protestors accused Zoo Berlin of violating animal protection legislation by keeping Knut alive.
I don't think there was any perfect solution. My response is to bark the slogan on the German stamp that bears beautiful Knut's image:
Natur weltweit bewahren. Preserve nature worldwide!
