Animal Blessing

Posted by Barbara Techel

I subscribe to Daily Word and it always seems to be right on for me when I read it each morning.  I love starting my day by reading my daily inspiration.  Today’s entry was so great that I wanted to share it!

Animal Blessing

I celebrate life in all it’s expressions.

The words of a favorite hymn remind me to behold the wonder of animals as they contribute to wisdom and balance in the world:  “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful:  the Lord God made them all.”

Watching the antics of a frisky kitten or a rambunctious puppy, I am reminded to play and enjoy myself.  Seeing a dog visit patients at a health care facility reminds me to affirm healing by my very presence.  A service animal guiding a sight-impaired individual shows me the value of helping others.

I appreciate and bless all animals by celebrating the sacredness of life in all its diverse expressions.

God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind… And God saw that it was good. -Genesis 1:25

Frankie below at a nursing home visit this summer.  Some of my most peaceful and thankful moments is when I share Frankie with the elderly.

 

Resources added for Animals with Disabilities

Posted by Barbara Techel

I realized today as my new lesson came through for my Blog Triage class that I didn't have resources available on my blog pertaining to animals with disabilities.  How could I have missed this?  I have it all listed on my website, but neglected to include it here.

Since animals with disabilities is my passion and my heart, I went ahead and added resources on my blog sidebars today.  Please feel free to share them with anyone who needs them!  I also added sanctuaries where disabled animals live when they can't find a home. Also added is Therapy Dog organizations in the event you are looking to do volunteer work with your pet.  It's a fun, rewarding thing to do!

I'm sure I'll be updating more as I go along, but I wanted you to be aware of all of the valuable resources I added today.  It is my pleasure and honor to help whomever I can with an animal who is disabled or who becomes disabled.