Dear Santa,
Do you know how many of the four-legs I have met since I’ve been blogging have come from rescues and shelters? You’ve got to admit, they are all intelligent and interesting creatures… Yes, even the cats. Noelle’s Garfield, for a start, though it pains me to say it, is gorgeous.
Some are more than gorgeous, they are making a difference in the world. Dogs like Ben, who started life as an orphan, is raising money by climbing the mountains of Scotland to help Search and Rescue and Canine Partners who train dogs to help people with disabilities.
Then there are all the dogs who work hard looking after their two-legses… the assistance dogs who are eyes, ears and support for their people. I was supposed to be an assistance dog when they rescued me as a pup, but we never got far with that. My role is fairly eclectic… food disposal and recycling unit, foot warmer, exercise machine, clown and comforter, all rolled into one.
But if there is one who deserves a special mention, it is a two legs… a writer who sells lots of books, but who gives the money away to help rescue dogs from kill-shelters. Her name is Paulette Mahurin, and her books are all exceptionally well written, deeply moving and definitely worth reading… and the profits are saving lives.
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Let’s hear it for the Rescues! And the amazing people who rescue them and rehabilitate them.
And don’t underestimate your talents dear Ani; they are all awesome! 😀
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Thank you 😀 Anyone who helps a fellow creature, regardlesss of how many legs they have, gets my thanks 🙂
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Totally agree. 🙂
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Ani you and Garfield make a handsome pair 💜
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Grrr…. 😉
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Don’t GRR… ME, I am bigger than you and know a match when I see one! Love Ruby
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Ha… I bet I can run faster though 😉 xx
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Well, no with my bad, paws and shoulders ( Arthritis) and my great age your probably right. 😁😁😁😁
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My two-legs says that as I am ten and fat (she has no room to talk!) I shouldn’t be so sure. 😉
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I am nearly twelve ..I agree they have a cheek saying we are fat? 💜💜
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‘Specially old hamster face here 😉
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Now , now she will tread on you if you are not careful, just smile sweetly then leave the ball strategically placed 💜
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I’m not that small a dog 😉
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I know 💜
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🙂
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💜💜
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Wow Ani, thank you so much for bigging me up – you made my day. Of course there is not one among us who hasn’t excelled this year. After all, how would our people have managed during lockdown, and ever since, with out our companionship. By-the-bye, did you ever get that magic ball machine? Lots of love Ben 🦴🐾🐾 xx
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I got something better than a ball machine, Ben… I trained a two-legs to do my bidding. (He thinks it is the other way around, but don’t tell him 😉 )
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Well Ani, I did get one of those ball machines but, to be honest, it wasn’t nearly as good as the two legged variety, so I’m sticking with that too. In fact, I’ve got two,two-legs which, if my maths are correct, makes four legs. I’ve got four legs myself so that makes eight. One heck of a lot of lot of legs when all I want is one ball. Have a wonderful Christmas Ani. Love Ben xx
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Ah… you stick to the one ball too, Ben? They don;’t get that….
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