Wednesday 28 March 2012

Pets and Ghosts - A Mystery
"Spirit Of Animals" 
A Real Experience of Nuria Rodriguez


This is a real story of one of the member of Pet Tribe's Facebook fan page, Nuria Rodriguez. She mailed us her experience regarding pets and their senses to feel ghosts. We would loved to hear some more interesting incidents or experience from her and our other members regarding their pets.

Nuria experience: 
My first experience happened a few weeks after I moved into a new apartment.  I had 2 cats at the time.  I was laying on the floor, playing with one and felt a breath at the back of my neck, and my hair moving.  I heard a purr next to my ear and when I turned, there was nothing there.  My other cat was sitting by the window, nowhere near me and the other cat.  Other instances are just little things.  I'll be on my bed, and feel like one of my cats is walking on the bed, but when I look up, there's nothing there. 

I see images out of the corner of my eyes, and when I turn, there is nothing there.  One of the more prominent things to have happened was one day I was walking upstairs.  By this time, I had 5 cats, one being an orange tabby.  As I got to the top of the stairs, I saw Maks, (my orange little guy) walking into the bathroom.  Now, I saw this clear as day, straight on.  As I saw him walking in, I walked toward the bathroom as well.  My eyes never left the bathroom door, so had he walked out I would have seen him.  I walked into the bathroom, and it was empty.  Not only was Maks not in there, but I walked out, and looked over the rail of the loft and saw Maks had been downstairs sleeping next to the window the entire time.  And then about a month ago, I was walking downstairs at night, and went to turn on the light in the hall.  For a split second, I saw a black cat walking in front of me, then just disappear. 

I know my cats and dog sense these other beings.  I see them staring in certain directions sometimes, and then meowing at something.  Now and then I'll see them walking and jump, as though something touched them they did not expect. 

The way I see it, as long as they don't feel threatened by anything here, it's all good.  There are a lot of stray cats in this complex, and I wake up early in the morning and go down and feed them in a secret spot.  I wonder if maybe some of the spirits of cats just figured this is a nice place to hang out in.  They are certainly welcome here, as long as they all play nice.



Written by : Nuria Rodriguez

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Thursday 22 March 2012

                   Pets and Their Senses 

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Have you ever noticed that when a storm is approaching, your pet will act differently? 

Pets are often known to quit eating and change their behavior when their owners are sick and/or in the hospital. Dogs have been known to starve themselves to death after a death of a Master.

Yet, to say that Animals have the ability to see and hear the Paranormal is absurd to some. Pets, (and babies for that matter) are very attuned to the Paranormal. Probably more-so in their own house, as that is "their" territory, and they are by nature, protective.

No one can deny that animals have exceptional capabilities. The number of animals who have found their way home from hundreds of miles away, and after many years...coincidence?

Electromagnetic fields?
Dogs and Cats are more highly sensitized to electromagnetic activity than most humans. This tends to make them natural psychics. Any anomalous activity would normally be picked up by an animal.
 
Just as mentioned above, Dog acts weird when there is a storm approaching. Most animals do. I have watched my dog walk up to the door, tail wagging, to greet...absolutely no one I could see. My Papi (Yes, his name is Papi) will sit and turn his head, as his eyes follow something move across the room. I don't see it, but he does.

My Daughter, who swears that she has seen shadows move quickly into the kitchen on many occasions, seems to share the anxiety of my Dog, who will not even eat in the kitchen if he is by himself. He just does NOT like it in there.

Although I have always felt a comforting, almost protective force in this house, I have encountered the Paranormal. Fortunately, although my Dog and Daughter fear the Kitchen, we have had no harmful, and only minor frightening experiences. Most are comforting and protective, and quite friendly.

Other True Paranormal Story About Pets

I, with my cat and dog curled up for warmth, sat on a heater vent wrapped in a blanket. I was in the living room with a perfect view of the entryway. From here I heard some footsteps upstairs. The cat's and dog's ears both perked up at the sound of the footsteps as they seemed to go down the hall toward the top of the spiraling staircase in the entryway. Both animals watched some invisible presence slowly walk down the stairs and through the living room then into the dining room. I, quite apprehensively, looked between both my cat's and my dog's ears as their heads and eyes seemed to follow someone walking though my house. Both animals' heads moved in tandem and the acted very much aware of the presence. Yet I could sense nothing aside from the sound of steps and the reaction of the animals. I was somewhat disappoint.

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Wednesday 21 March 2012


        The Chinese Foo Dog – A Dog Loved By Buddhists

Chinese Foo Dog
The Chinese Foo Dog is said to be a descendant of the Lhasa Apso breed and has its origins from China yet the exact history of this breed is unclear. Buddhist priests from Tibet showed the dog a special consideration because of religious similarity with a lion which was an animal sacred to them ( the Shih-Tzu name in Chinese means “lion”).

Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples.  The association between these dogs and Buddha is one of great significance.  Foo Dogs have the appearance of a lion.  The lion in Buddhist religion is seen as sacred, and has sometimes been offered to Buddha as a sacrifice.  The name given to these guardians originates from China.  The Chinese word for Buddha is Fo, which led to the original title– “Dog of Fo.  There have been other theories that the name developed from the city of Foochow; however, there is no actual proof of this.  Another name given to the beast is Lion of Korea.  This, of course, is due to the creatures close appearance to a Lion.

It is said that they might have existed in China since the Tang Dinasty time in the third century or to have arrived in the tenth century. This breed is well represented in Chinese art, in sculpture and embroidery. Lhasa Apso dogs were kind of gifts made by Chinese emperors to Dalai Lama of Tibet. Their number was increased only by royalty. Precisely because of this association, many dogs were killed during the Chinese Revolution.

The Chinese Foo Dog is small, strong, balanced, vigorous and longer than wide. It has a massive head and round skull which is wide between the eyes with a square muzzle, short, flat and black nose. The head is covered with rich hair forming whiskers and a beard. The hair that grows on the nose is pointed up by giving him the look like the chrysanthemum flower. The eyes are large, round, dark. The large ears are tightly bonded to the head and covered with hair so often that seems to unite with the hair on his neck. The tail is carried high in long hair ran over the back. It has a double coat with a long outer hair, although it is all curled and feather soft in the interior. It can be any color or combination of colors with a white stripe on the forehead and a little white tail tip. The Chinese Foo Dog has a height of 20 to 27 centimeters and a weight of 4 to 7 kilograms.

The Chinese Foo Dog is an intelligent dog, cheerful, gentle, active, proud, dignified, alert, somewhat stubborn and makes friends with everyone. It is affectionate and devoted to the master, friendly and sociable with children and careful with strangers. It gets along well with other dogs and other animals in the household. It is a dog that is does very well in an apartment near a master that is loving and caring. It has a low activity content with short walks. He needs socialization and training.


Tuesday 20 March 2012


                                  Can dogs see ghosts ?

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A howling dog on a rainy moonless night is a common scene in horror and mystery movies. A dog that stares at nothing and then barks, whines and cowers would certainly make your hair stand on ends and for chill to run up your spine especially if you are alone. Dogs are commonly believed to have the ability to see the unseen. Can dogs really see ghosts? Many dog owning individuals have their own stories about unexplainable paranormal situations that involved the pet. Although it is hard to believe something that is never seen, most people believe that dogs can see ghosts. 

What are ghosts and why are dogs believed to have the ability to see these "something" that go bump in the night? A ghost, as depicted by people who profess to have seen one, is an unspecific semi transparent form that resembles the form of the person it once was. Paranormal researchers believe that a ghost or an apparition is the spirit/energy of a person that has died usually from a traumatic or a highly unusual circumstance. Oftentimes, the spirits are not aware that they have died as they are stuck between the level of existence and passing over. These apparitions are perceived by humans commonly through peripheral vision. Most of the times, the presence can be sensed. The odor attributed to the departed and the voices are noticed as well. It is believed that only people with 6th sense or people with an "open" eye can see, smell, hear and feel the presence of ghosts. 

Dogs are noted for their heightened senses. The dog's senses are far superior to what humans have. Dogs are noted to have poorly developed sense of taste. Dogs eat anything that other animals would find offensive. However, the other senses can never be faulted. A dog's sense of sight, sense of smell, sense of hearing and touch are highly developed. Dogs and other animals for that matter are credited to have a 6th sense as well. These ultrasensitive senses allow the dog to see and sense not only ghosts and spirits but also other paranormal things that humans cannot sense and see. 

This phenomenon was demonstrated when a tsunami devastated parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Thousands of people were killed but virtually no dogs and other animals died. These animals were able to escape. It was noted that before the tsunami happened, dogs refused to walk on the beach. Apparently, the dogs were able to sense that something devastating is about to happen. 

Unbelievers and skeptics though have a scientific explanation for a dog's so called ability to see ghosts. Because of dog's superior hearing ability, it can hear distant sounds that are impossible for humans to hear. Moreover, dogs detect sounds much faster than humans can. For a low sound to be heard by humans, the frequency range has to be from 20 to 70 Hz. Sound frequencies as low as 16 to 20 Hz can be heard by the dog because the 18 or more muscles in a dog's ear allow for greater mobility. A dog can tilt, raise or lower and practically rotate the ears to be able to hear the sound and pinpoint the exact location the sound is emanating from. Dogs have eyes that can see better in the dark. 

A dog that is calmly sitting beside you suddenly growls, stares at nothing and starts to bark. The dog's whining and barking, the cowering and the tail that is between the legs would certainly make goose bumps erupt. It would certainly be hard to stay calm given that this kind of actuation is commonly attributed to the presence of unseen beings. But it is also possible that your pooch is warning you of an oncoming intruder.


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Friday 16 March 2012



Basic Dog Commands


You can begin training your puppy as early as nine weeks old. He should learn to wear a leash and collar and start learning basic commands such as sit and down as well as leave it and drop it.

Positive reinforcement works best. Every time your puppy does something right, give him a treat and lots of praise (happy talk). You'll be surprised at how eagerly your puppy will want to please you. If the puppy makes a mistake, don't punish him. Ignore the mistake and repeat the command in a manner that ensures he will comply.

Training should be short and upbeat. Don't give your puppy a chance to become bored - they have short attention span. Take breaks often to play a game or just run around together.

A very useful command is leave it. This is used whenever you want your puppy to stop doing what he's doing. This can save your dog's life. If he's chasing a cat into the street, the leave it command will stop him in his tracks.
To teach this command, you must have your puppy on a leash. Put a piece of food on the ground and walk by it with your dog. As he approaches the food, say leave it and pull him away. The say "good" and give him a scratch or a treat. Practice this with food, toys and anything that interests your puppy.

The drop it command is used when your dog something in his mouth that you want him to let go.
The best way to teach this is by trading with your puppy. If he's holding one of his toys in his mouth, give him one of his favorite treats and ask him to drop the toy as you offer him the treat. When he drops the toy, give him the treat. Keep doing this often until your puppy will instantly drop on command.

Perhaps the easiest things you can teach your puppy is sit. You can teach him to sit by using a treat lure. Stand in front of your dog holding a treat in one hand. Starting directly above his nose, slowly raise the treat upward and slightly out. As he lifts his head to follow the treat, his rump should drop to the ground. Make sure he keeps his front paws on the ground. Once he is sitting, give him the treat and praise him. When he is consistently sitting with the lure, introduce the sit command. He will associate the action with the command and his compliance with the reward.

Teaching your puppy to come when called can save his life in dangerous situations.
To teach come you need to have a treat in your hand and call your dog's name and "come" then run in the opposite direction from your dog. Once he starts chasing you, stop and wait for him to catch up with you and then give him the treat while praising him. Keep doing this several times a day for a few weeks until you don't have to run for him to come when you call him.

You can also teach come using a long leash. If your puppy doesn't respond, just pull on the leash gently but firmly. Give him a treat and praise him when he is in front of you.
You have to keep reinforcing what your dog has learned to ensure he retains the training he learned as a puppy.

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Wednesday 14 March 2012

             Gardening tips for dog-owners
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Dogs can ruin a garden, so here are some tips to make your garden dog-compatible.
The pool
Whether it's a swimming pool, or fish pond, a puppy will drown. Children also drown in swimming pools, so make sure the pool is fenced & securely gated.
The lawn
Some dogs dig holes and lie in them to keep cool. Be prepared to accept this, and remember to provide shade near the house. Dogs like to be near the house. Urine may cause dead patches, so take the dog out often for walks. Dogs and cats eat grass - it helps clean out their stomach. Never use fertiliser, weedkiller, or any chemical on the grass as it may poison the pet.

Paving or mulch
Dogs like to run around the perimeter of their territory and this wears away the grass and soil. You may wish to pave a path anywhere that the dog habitually runs or digs. Bark mulch is an eco-friendly alternative to paving. Cocoa mulch is toxic to pets. Pine needles will hurt the paws.
Flower pots
Planting plants in big containers can prevent dogs from digging them up. You can also place rocks around plants.
Shade
Dogs need shade in the garden, so plant a tree or dense bush. You will have to protect the young plant while growing or the dog may break it.
Aloe Vera, or any aloe.
Aloes are a hardy plant that stands up well to dogs. Its spiky leaves & bitter taste protect it. They will survive without watering. Aloe is said to have healing properties for wounds & minor abrasions, but the best use is for discouraging chewing. If your dog is chewing something he shouldn't - his bed, for example - cut a small piece of aloe leaf and rub the juice on the bed. The bitter taste will repulse the dog. You can rub it on the dog's paw if he is chewing his paw.
Insect repellent plants
Insects can bite your dog and annoy him, so plant marigolds and plants that don't attract insects. Remember that some dogs are allergic to bee stings, so consider this when planting flowers.
Vegetables
Dogs may dig up vegetables, even root vegetables like potatoes and carrots. The only solution may be to fence off the veg patch. Few dogs will eat spinach. If a dog uses the vegetable patch as a toilet, humans can get worms from the vegetables.
Plants that are toxic to dogs
Cannabis (Dagga), begonias, holly, mistletoe, snapdragons, potato leaves & stem, tomato leaves and stem, rhubarb leaves, Yesterday-today-tomorrow, grapes, & onions. If you see excessive drooling, vomiting & a vacant look on the dog's face, it may be plant poisoning. If a large quantity is eaten, it can result in coma, and possible death. Seek veterinary advice. Take the plant to the vet for identification.
Enjoy your garden!
With a little planning, you and your dog can enjoy the garden.

Tuesday 13 March 2012


                      Chennai City 1st to get Dog Blood Bank
         

 
Chennai is all set to become more canine-friendly with a first-of-its-kind, exclusive, blood bank for dogs. The proposed bank will have an advanced database of donor dogs in the city. Madras Veterinary College (MVC) has now put up notice boards insisting pet owners be part of the donor base.
"There is an acute demand for canine blood during surgeries and the project is the brainchild of the vice-chancellor. Work has already started," a senior professor of MVC said. There is a growing demand for transfusion therapy to treat many diseases and injuries related to dogs, particularly in orthopaedic surgeries when blood loss is high, the professor added. So far, five donors have enrolled in the donor programme. At least 20 donors are required for inaugurating the programme.
The blood bank will be a boon for dogs with anaemic complaints, viral and parasitic infections and those that get injured in accidents. The programme will not entertain monetary benefit for the donors, but the donors will be helped by the MVC when their pets are in distress. There are four types of blood groups in dogs and blood transfusion in animals is not that complicated, compared to humans, and it needs basic infrastructure which is already available in the varsity, the vice-chancellor added.


Saturday 10 March 2012

A Dog's Prayer


Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

 









Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

--Beth Norman Harris

Friday 9 March 2012

                                "Sister" Makes Her Presence Known
                                  A Real Story by - Sharon S.


This true story happened to my husband, me and our 18-year-old daughter on New Year's Day, 2001. We had borrowed a digital camera from a friend to take some pictures of my daughter to put on the computer and send to relatives. It's the kind of digital camera that stores the photos directly onto floppy diskettes. My husband reached into a brand-new box of floppy diskettes we had just bought and started to take photos of my daughter. She posed in different areas, and in one shot sat on the floor by our bar. This area was the place our little female fox terrier named "Sister" had her bed and always slept. It was her favorite place. We had to have Sister put to sleep in March, 2000. It was a very sad day for us all.


When we finished taking the photos, we put the floppy disk into the computer and brought up the picture files. Normally, all these files just have a number beside them like "MCV624" or something like that. We were all looking at the computer monitor when we noticed the last picture listed read "Sister"! We all shouted, "What?!" We just took that photo on a new disk and no one could have put the word "Sister" on that file! It defied explanation, and all three of us witnessed it.
We did not know what we would find when we opened the file! We opened it... and there was a photo of our dog, Sister, lying in her bed! Needless to say, we were shocked! My daughter was so upset she almost began to cry and could not eat her dinner. We were all a little shaky!













To me, this is proof that animals do live on, and it was Sister's way of telling us that she wanted us not to forget her. I still hear her toenails clicking outside the back door on dark nights. It makes me wonder even more where all living things really go after death and how "communication" could be possible. To us, there is no other explanation of what happened that night.

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Thursday 8 March 2012

                              Hachi: A Dog's Tale
                                 
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a 2009 American drama film based on the true story of a faithful Akita. It is a remake of the 1987 movie Hachi-kō (literally "The Tale of Hachiko"). It was directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Stephen P. Lindsey and stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen and Sarah Roemer.

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home. The professor dies and the dog waits for him for the rest of his life.

Based on a true story from Japan, Hachiko Monogatari (literally “The Tale of Hachiko”) is a moving film about loyalty and the rare, invincible bonds that occasionally form almost instantaneously in the most unlikely places.



In the modern day, a class full of young students are giving oral presentations about personal heroes. A boy named Ronnie (Kevin DeCoste) stands up and begins to tell of 'Hachiko', his grandfather's dog. Years before, an Akita puppy is sent from Japan to the United States, but his cage falls off the baggage cart at an American train station, where he is found by college professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere). Parker is instantly captivated by the dog. When Carl (Jason Alexander), the station controller, refuses to take him, Parker takes the puppy home overnight. His wife Cate (Joan Allen) is insistent about not keeping the puppy.

The next day Parker expects that someone will have contacted the train station, but no one has. He sneaks the pup onto the train and takes him to work, where a Japanese college professor, Ken (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), translates the symbol on the pup's collar as 'Hachi', Japanese for 'good fortune', and the number 8. Parker decides to call the dog 'Hachi'. Ken points out that perhaps the two are meant to be together. Parker attempts to play fetch with Hachi, but he refuses to join in. Meanwhile Cate receives a call about someone wanting to adopt Hachi. After seeing how close her husband has come to Hachi, however, Cate tells the caller that Hachi has already been adopted.


A few years later, Hachi and Parker are as close as ever. Parker, however, is still mystified by Hachi's refusal to do normal, dog-like things like chase and retrieve a ball. Ken advises him that Hachi will only bring him the ball for a special reason. One morning, Parker leaves for work and Hachi sneaks out and follows him to the train station, where he refuses to leave until Parker walks him home. That afternoon, Hachi sneaks out again and walks to the train station, waiting patiently for Parker's train to come in. Eventually Parker relents and walks Hachi to the station every morning, where he leaves on the train. Hachi leaves after Parker's safe departure, but comes back in the afternoon to see his master's train arrive and walk with him home again. This continues for some time, until one afternoon Parker attempts to leave, but Hachi barks and refuses to go with him. Parker eventually leaves without him, but Hachi chases him, holding his ball. Parker is surprised but pleased that Hachi is finally willing to play fetch the ball with him. Worried that he will be late for the college, Professor Parker leaves on the train despite Hachi barking at him. At work that day Parker, still holding Hachi's ball, is teaching his music class when he suddenly suffers a fatal heart attack.

At the train station, Hachi waits patiently as the train arrives, but there is no sign of Parker. He remains, lying in the snow, for several hours, until Parker's son-in-law Michael (Ronnie Sublett) comes to collect him. The next day, Hachi returns to the station and waits, remaining all day and all night. As time passes, Cate sells the house and Hachi is sent to live with her daughter Andy (Sarah Roemer), Michael, and their new baby Ronnie. However, at the first opportunity, he escapes and eventually finds his way back to his old house and then to the train station, where he sits at his usual spot, eating hot dogs given to him by Jasjeet (Erick Avari), a local vendor. Andy arrives soon after and takes him home, but lets him out the next day to return to the station.



For the next nine years, Hachi waits for his owner. His loyalty is profiled in the local newspaper. Years after Parker's death, Cate comes back to visit Parker's grave when she catches sight of Hachi, now old and achy, waiting at the station. She gets emotional and sits next to Hachi until the next train comes. Hachi returns to the train station late at night and closes his eyes for the last time. Then, Parker walks out of the station and greets him as if nothing has changed at all, and the two reunite as their spirits rise up to Heaven to be together forever.

The film then shows Ronnie, back in his classroom, making his conclusion of why Hachi will forever be his hero. Ronnie's story has clearly moved the class, with some holding back tears. The boy after school sees his own Akita puppy, also named Hachi, to walk down the same tracks where Parker and Hachi spent so many years together.

The closing cards reveal information about the real Hachikō, who was born in Ōdate in 1923. After the death of his owner, Hidesaburo Ueno, in 1925, Hachikō returned to the Shibuya train station the next day and every day after that for the next nine years. The final card reveals that the real Hachikō died in 1934 (in fact, he died in 1935). A photo of his statue in the Shibuya train station is the last image shown before the credits roll.

Wednesday 7 March 2012

A Night When No Dog Barked

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It was a night that was like no other night. A night when no dog barked!
That night, a whole township of people escaped to freedom. In the dead of night they gathered their belongings, their children and livestock, and silently walked away from tyranny. Tense excitement was in the air, yet it was a night when no dog barked!
There has only been one night that was anything like that night. It was the night Jesus died. 
Were there dogs present that night? Probably! No doubt there were dogs hanging about the execution spot. Corpses of wrongdoers were sometimes thrown to the dogs.  Jesus was put to death by a form of hanging. He was hung on two pieces of wood nailed together to form a cross.
If a dog were watching Jesus being hung, would he bark and cause a commotion?
I don't think so! I think a dog would gaze into Jesus' eyes and know instinctively, "This is my Master! This is the Master above all Masters!"
Jesus was killed at the festival called Passover, held in remembrance of the Jews' escape from Egypt. The people almost died in Egypt, but as a sign of their faith, they slaughtered a lamb and painted the blood on their doors. Death "PASSED OVER" those doors that showed the sign of the lamb's shed blood.
In the same way, Jesus was the lamb that was slaughtered as a sacrifice for our sins, so that God's vengeance might pass over those who repent (turn away from sin & wrongdoing) 
I think the night that Jesus died was a night when no dog barked. It was like the Passover night when the Jews escaped from Egypt. THAT was a night when no dog barked! It says so in the Bible.  Jesus was a lamb that was killed to save those who believe in him.
This is the meaning of Easter: God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, Jesus, that whoever believes in him should not go to hell but should go to heaven forever

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Tuesday 6 March 2012


                                          The Origin of Pets

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It is reported that the following edition of the Book of Genesis was discovered in the Dead Seal Scrolls. If authentic, it would shed light on the question, "Where do pets come from?

 









And Adam said, "Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me everyday. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonesome here and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me."

And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will bewith you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will know I love you, even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish and childish and unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself."

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased.

And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, "But Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and all the good names are taken and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."

And God said, "No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."

And Dog lived with Adam and was a companion to him and loved him. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and he believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but no one has taught him humility."

 









And the Lord said, "No problem! I will create for him a companion who will be with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know that he is not worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam. And Cat would not obey Adam.

And when Adam gazed into Cat's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the supreme being. And Adam learned humility.

And God was pleased. And Adam was greatly improved. And Dog wagged his tail.
And Cat did not care one way or the other. 

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Monday 5 March 2012

Dogs & Kids


Children like to play with dogs, but do supervise this in case either the child or the puppy gets hurt. A toddler may poke a dog in the eye, stand on it, pull its tail or pick it up by the lips. A dog may knock over a tiny tot. The pups nails or tiny teeth may hurt the child. If a dog feels threatened, tormented, frightened, or cornered he will defend himself. 
We need to teach our children how to treat a dog. If we can't train the dog, we can train the child! Training a dog to respect a child can be difficult as the dog may see the child as a playmate or underling, and not "the master."

Children need to be taught never to touch strange dogs, even if they are wagging their tails. Tail-wagging can mean the dog is not sure whether to attack or be friendly. Kids should not even look a strange dog in the eye, as the dog may see this as a challenge. They should never run away from, or past a dog, but walk slowly or stand their ground. Dogs chase runners and fast moving things like bicycles. High pitched screaming or squealing can alarm the dog and make it think it’s under attack. Instead, the children should call the dog and let the dog be the one to approach them. The dog is then showing submission.

 Kids shouldn’t touch a dog’s toy, bone or food, especially when he is eating. They should respect a dog’s privacy when he is in his kennel. Puppies need lots of naps during the day to give their body time to grow.
Train children to use two hands when picking up a puppy. Picking him up by the scruff of the neck will hurt him. Kids must not touch a strange dog, even if it is behind a fence. They must not grab a dog from behind or while sleeping. Don’t give a dog a fright or it may give you a fright! Bitches with puppies are especially fierce in order to defend their young. God has given them this instinct to ensure the survival of the species.  If a dog threatens kids, tell them to throw something like a lunch box or toy to the side of the dog to distract it. (They are not to throw it AT the dog or threaten it). They can protect their face with a bag or jacket.

Once the dog and child understand each other, they will probably become the best of friends. Lonely children can benefit from having a dog to confide in. Dogs keep secrets! Friends may come and go, but the dog always there, and loves us no matter what everyone else thinks of us. A dog can help a child through a stressful change, like moving house or changing school. It gives stability to life. The love that a dog can bestow on a child gives a child a positive self-image, and can help to ward off depression and anxiety. Traumatised children can allow themselves to express love and affection to an animal.

A child who is afraid of the dark may feel reassured if he can take the dog to bed with him (a living Teddy Bear) On the whole, dogs and kids get on very well and it is hoped that the child will learn that a dog can be "man's best friend."