...there is a terrible heatwave here set to last yet another week! And many pets are dying from being left outside.
Could you place a warning for pet owners to BRING their pets inside. No matter if you have trees and have left water outside..The temps are topping to 115 degrees outside.
So many pets are dying because owners are not being responsible!
Please remember my sister Joanne and her beloved cat Lucy in your prayers. Lucy is 17 years old now and the other day collapsed in the 44C heat while attempting to do her 'business' in the garden. Melbourne, where my sister lives, is experiencing a terrible heat wave and animals are suffering terribly. Joanne's brother-in-law's dog fell down dead from heat induced heart failure at the age of 10 which was very distressing for the children. Lucy meanwhile is at the Vet and my sister has been told that Lucy has developed a heart condition as a result of the extreme heat. It is very much touch and go. I will readily admit that Lucy and I haven't always got along. She has always had a bit of temper and I have been known to row with her on occasions although whenever she sees me these days he comes up miaowing to me and lets me stroke her. She is not really a bad cat person and while I know that 17 is a great age and that at the time of life and a heart condition one cannot expect too much but I do pray that she can return home and be surrounded by those she loves.Kirk and Adrienne, I am praying right now and will keep all the animals in Australia in our prayers.
...I am writing about my darling cat, Eliot. I found your pet blog through one of the Catholic blogs that I like to read. He had surgery in December (because of a urinary tract blockage) and several days later lost his appetite because of an upper respiratory infection he contracted while in the hospital. He had to go on a feeding tube. He is now eating on his own, but he does not drink water. He used to love to drink from a running faucet, but we cannot seem to interest him in drinking water. His doctor said that he must drink water on his own before she can pull his feeding tube. Will you please pray for him? I'm so glad to know that someone else understands the importance of our beloved pets--especially for those of us who don't have children. I will pray for any pets that you know of who need prayer, as well...Donna, I am praying for Eliot right away.
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog",
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man or woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."
by Richard Biby
Esther has a new blog for pets and their owners. I was touched when watching the Golden Globes when Mickey Roarke thanked his dogs for seeing him through some very tough times. In many families pets become a part of our family but for those who are alone, at times pets are their only family. Let us keep our furry family in our prayers. This is a great site started by Esther and I thank her.Mahalo nui loa Marie!
...While ministering to the needs of the sick, Saint Roch became infected himself. It was his nature not to burden others and he stayed in a hovel. While he lay dying, a dog from a nearby villa found Saint Roch and brought a fresh roll from his master's house each day. The dog's owner noticed this strange behavior and his curiosity led him to Rochus. Touched by the sick man and his condition, the dog's owner befriended him and Saint Roch recovered...Source
...could you post a prayer on your blog for Sheba....Dad had to race her to the vets as when I brought her inside late this morning she had an 'accident' in the kitchen, which is unusual as she is fully house trained and rarely has accidents as I cleaned it up I saw blood and the colour of her 'mistake' was black which tells me it is full of blood. She has also vomitted and the vets have given her anti-biotics but we dont know WHAT is doing this to her. It is the second time we have had to rush her to the vets with this problem, the last time they put her on a drip and kept her for 2 days...Hopefully THIS time I caught it earlier and so the damage to her system will be less.
She is such a cutie patootie please post a prayer that she will recover and we will find the source of WHY this is happening to her....My father buys her the best meats...sometimes even steak! I know our dogs eat better than some children!...Sheba will now be on dog bickies for a while.
Hi again Esther
I found Jack!!! I came home from church tonight and found him running to our car, crying and very thin. We think someone must have accidentally locked him in their garage or house when they went away on holiday. Apparently its very common here. Im so pleased but also feel upset that he was suffering with no food and if he was in a garage it has been down to -10 here on many nights.
I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for your prayers. I will obviously continue to pray for you, your family, Honey & Maggie.
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These are our pets. The orange Tabby is the one who is missing. Feel free to share your pet's photo. I will post them on this blog.
