Wind in My Ears - the Dog's POV

 Wind Therapy ..

Stealing hearts is what animals do best

Don't believe for one second you have any say in the matter. When an animal adopts you, the world shifts. Somewhere in animal world, it is known that your heart is primed to open -- Contract assigned and accepted, work begins and it takes however long it takes.

Animals don't work with time the way we do. Goals and deadlines are not their concern. Nor is it a game of numbers. One heart is just as important as a collection. They operate on nature's laws... they catalyze love .. (Interesting, how that is the word that best applies here.)

When an animal/s appears in your life, the time for love is now and ready is when it happens.

This story is about a cat and the hearts he came to open. Offer him applause, long and loud. One heart would have been enough but - in perfect cat fashion - his story was shared - and in the doing, he manages to bag a collection, a collection that is still growing.    

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Dreaming Angels

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there. - Billy Graham 

Dog vs. Car.

Crumpled, black mass lying in the street. The person who could not avoid hitting her stopped, as did I. Convulsing as life exited the body, she was alone.

I rushed to give comfort and I knew in that moment that is why I had to be there. Hands on her head and heart, her eyes remained open while electrical surges coursed through her limp limbs - I felt her heart quicken and then fall still. She wasn't mine but I wanted to stand in for her loved ones who could not be there for her in those final moments.

Her person was in shock - numb and grief stricken - not wanting to tell the 8-year-old daughter what had happened. I helped the animal control officer load the body in the vehicle, hugged the mother and thanked the hapless driver who wished it had not been him.

Every soul is special. Those who may appear to see nothing in their dying moments are present in spirit and very much aware of the prayers, care and grief on their behalf. I did nothing but hold a transitioning angel -- assure her she could go knowing she was loved for giving her best effort. 

Although they couldn't tell her at that moment... she would hear their thoughts and prayers in her new home.

Somewhere tonight, a little girl is dreaming about a beautiful black-lab-mix, named Cupcake, exuberant and joyful - a little white star on her chest - she darts, dashes, leaps and bolts - flying through the neighborhood on full throttle .. 

Goodbyes are painful but they are not final. Love always finds a way to phone home. At the very least, that's what dreams are for.

Bat Momma

The armful of bats says it all. They are so sweet and each clearly has a very unique personality. Enjoy a few moments in the Bat nursery .. Adorable.



This video only shows a small section of the hospital. As the bats get ready to return to the wild they are moved to soft release exhibits.

For more info on the work of the Australian bat clinic & wildlife trauma center go here: http://australianbatclinic.com.au/

You can also find out more and help here: Batworld.org

And here: Save Lucy the Bat

or on FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheSaveLucyCampaign

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Remote Round Up

There are some things that just need no explanation ... Cows + remote control car.
Let the circus began.




Now check out the language between a boxer and the cows who greet her.
No words needed. She signals and they don't feel threatened.
Adorable.

Kevin Richardson - The Lion Whisperer

Some people have developed amazing relationships with animals. One of the most captivating and extraordinary examples is a man known as The Lion Whisperer, Kevin Richardson. If you have not yet seen any of the footage or read his book, allow me to make an introduction. His is quite the story. Here's the video from CNN.



Learn more about Kevin at his home site.
Here's the shop for his books and video.
White Lion- Home... is a Journey
Telegraph article

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Game ON!

Who didn't see this one coming? Great catch -- not by the dog.





Cat gives puppies a bath and a few more cute cameos from a Tickled Penguin and a 
Rabbit swimming.

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Simba - the cat who goes to school

No one knows for sure what keeps Simba the cat coming back or what inspired him to show up in the first place... but there is no doubt the local high school is his home away from home.




Link - with story.

More photos of Simba