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Pet Blessing

Posted by Barbara Techel

Loved my Daily Word for today!

My girl Kylie (English yellow Labrador)

Every creature is created and blessed by love.

Thee are an amazing variety of beings on Earth–those with fur, feathers or fins, and those with scales, shells or skin.  Each one is created with its own unique characteristics, habits, traits and ways of expressing.  When I bring one of these creatures into my life, this pet becomes a channel for love.

I give love as I care for my pets. I protect them and give them a place to live and grow.  I receive love as my pets respond to my voice and movements. A wagging tail speaks the simple language of love.

I am grateful for the activity of Spirit evident in the love, support and peace that pets bring.

A Dog’s Wish

Posted by Barbara Techel

If only all of the world knew how vitally important it is to treat our animal friends would we then, I believe, know true peace.  Because if we can respect and treat with dignity our fellow furry friends, just maybe, we could do the same for all humankind.  These are just some of the lessons our animals/pets teach us if we can open our minds and hearts to those lessons.

Help spread the message by sharing this touching video, “A Dog’s Wish.”  Thank you to my friend, Mary Shafer for sharing this with me.

Inspiring Stories of Animals Who Comfort and Heal Children- Contest

Posted by Barbara Techel

 

http://www.angelanimals.net/contestrules.html

Authors, Linda and Allen Anderson of Angel Animals Network, run heart-warming, authentic contests and this is their latest one.  Deadline is September 15th, 2010.  There is also no entry fee and I personally have worked with Linda and Allen and have found them great to work with.  Their last contest I placed 2nd and will have the distinct honor of having my story published by New World Library in “Dogs and the Women Who Love THem: Extraordinary True Stories of Love, Healing and Inspiration” Fall 2010.  So check out their newest contest and give it a try!

 

Contest Rules

The Angel Animals Network 2010 True Story Contest is now accepting submissions of real-life stories that depict the healing bond between children and a wide spectrum of animals — dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, any family pet or animal in nature. The story should show an animal helping children, parents, or families to deal with difficult situations and circumstances.

 

Story submissions must be no more than 2,000 words in English. They should be typed.

Stories must be original, not copyrighted by anyone else, and based on real animals, people, and events.

For judging and awards, preference will be given to emotionally evocative and well-written narrative nonfiction stories. Please do not submit journalistic articles, profiles, testimonials, essays, or fiction for this contest.

Contest story submissions will not be returned. Please do not include photographs.

You may view the list of 1st place and 2nd place winners on the Angel Animals Network Website after winners are announced on October 15, 2010. You can also subscribe to the free weekly, online Angel Animals Story of the Week Newsletter and look for winners to be announced there.