Dogsters for Morgan too!!

There's a great auction underway to benefit our friend, Morgan The Pirate Gato. Please check it out!! It's not just for cats!! :)

DDP! OMD!!

Wow! My second DDP!! I'm so happy! Thanks to HQ and the diary gal for picking little old me. I know I'm not a very active pup in here but you've given mama a big smile! Thanks so much!!!

Questions

Thanks Xena! Mama's been looking for something to put in all our diaries... we don't do much interesting to post about... mol!! Hoping our friends will share their answers too!!

QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY

Purrrlease put this in your diaries.

What is your name? Henry

What other nicknames do you have? Baby

What breed are you? Was a Chow/Dachshund/Cocker Spaniel mix

Where were you born? Heath Springs, SC

Where do you live now? Rainbow Bridge

What is your favorite toy? Mama

What is your favorite store? Nana or Mama did the shopping

How many toys do you have? A few when I was on earth. Lots now!

Wet or dry food? Dry

What is your favorite color? Blue-green

Are you bad when nobody's looking? Only once

Are you friendly? Yes

Are you overweight? No

Do you eat people food? Yeah, it wasn't bad

Do you eat bugs? Don't know that I've ever tried one

Do you live with other animals? There were lots of dogs around

Do you like to exercise? I never went far from home... except that once

Do you like car rides? Yep

Do you get into stuff? No

Do you like to swim? Not sure I ever did

What is your favorite treat? Any pretty much

Do you shed? A bit

What's the funniest thing you ever did? A repeat thing. If I got off my runner or out of the fence, I came and sat on the porch until I was put back

What's the bravest thing you ever did? Took off on an adventure with my doggy mom, Brandy. She went home, but I was lost for three days.

Are you neutered? No

Are you a social animal? Yes

Collar or harness? Collar

Retractable or regular leash? Regular

Ceramic, Metal or Plastic bowls? Metal

Do you sleep in a crate? No

Do you have a dog bed? Had mama's bed

Do you have a doghouse? Sometimes

Do you belong to any dog clubs? No

How does your owner describe you? Friendly, sweet, loving

First Kitty Friend!

Did you know cats and dogs can be friends now? It took mama a bit to get it figured out, but she got it! She went to the kitty's page and made the link dogster instead of catster (everything else the same) and I got to add my FIRST kitty friend! He just joined me up here at the bridge and I'm very honoured he accepted my request! My earth sisters and angel sister Tigger have been friends with him and his family for some time now. Calvin was diagnosed with stomach cancer about six weeks ago. He fought bravely with his loving family supporting him, but finally it was time for him to join us at the bridge. Those green eyes of legend really ARE amazing! There's a huge party going on up here with lots of cats dressed in boas and the angel dust seems to smell a bit different and it sparkles a lot more... I'm kind of sitting on the sidelines watching all the kitties celebrating Calvin's arrival. Once things calm down, we'll woof/meow some. :)

In Memory

I don't have a picture to put up today, but I'm sending many woofs and lots of love in memory of those lost 9/11/2001. My heart goes out to their friends and families.

Living Love

We just read this in Edward's diary and thought it too lovely not to pass on. Yes, mama cried, but she can remember each of the days it speaks about with a little smile now.

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LIVING LOVE

If you ever love an animal, there are three days in your life you will always remember …

The first is a day, blessed with happiness, when you bring home your young new friend.
You may have spent weeks deciding on a breed. You may have asked numerous opinions of many vets, or done long research in finding a breeder.
Or, perhaps in a fleeting moment, you may have just chosen that silly looking mutt in a shelter - simply because something in its eyes reached your heart.
But when you bring that chosen pet home, and watch it explore, and claim its special place in your hall or front room - and when you feel it brush against you for the first time - it instills a feeling of pure love you will carry with you through the many years to come.

The second day will occur eight or nine or ten years later.
It will be a day like any other. Routine and unexceptional.
But, for a surprising instant, you will look at your longtime friend
and see age where you once saw youth.
You will see slow deliberate steps where you once saw energy.
And you will see sleep where you once saw activity.
So you will begin to adjust your friend's diet - and you may add a pill or two to her food.
And you may feel a growing fear deep within yourself, which bodes of a coming emptiness.
And you will feel this uneasy feeling, on and off, until the third day finally arrives.

And on this day - if your friend and God have not decided for you,
then you will be faced with making a decision of your own - on behalf of your lifelong friend, and with the guidance of your own deepest Spirit.
But, whichever way your friend eventually leaves you -
you will feel as alone as a single star in the night.

If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as they must.
And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or comfort you.

But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul - a bit smaller in size than your own - seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely days to come.

And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to happen, you may feel something brush against your leg - very, very lightly.
And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend used to lay - you will remember those three significant days.
The memory will most likely be painful, and leave an ache in your heart.
As time passes, the ache will come and go as if it has a life of its own.
You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you.
If you reject it, it will depress you.
If you embrace it, it will deepen you.
Either way, it will still be an ache.

But there will be, I assure you, a fourth day when - along with the memory of your pet -
and piercing through the heaviness in your heart -
there will come a realization that belongs only to you.
It will be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have loved, and lost.
This realization takes the form of a Living Love - like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals have wilted, this Love will remain and grow -
and be there for us to remember.
It is a love we have earned.
It is the legacy our pets leave us when they go.
And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we live.
It is a Love which is ours lone.
And until we ourselves leave, perhaps to join our Beloved Pets -
it is a Love we will always possess.

Author: Martin Scot Kosins

20 years

Today would have been my 20th birthday. Wow. 20 years ago, mama fell in love with a bowlegged little puppy and loved and spoiled him for 9 years. I didn't live nearly long enough, but I knew a great and wonderful love from my mama. I got to watch her grow up and now I get to watch over her from the bridge. Thank you for my life and for keeping my memory alive. And many thanks to all those who've become this little angel's friends. :)

Can you love a kitty? Please?

Do you have room in your heart for a kitty? Or know someone who needs some furry love?

Our Aunt Debbie adopted Smudge from the family of Teal'c. He's adjusted beautifully. There have been seven adopted from this family and they're all wonderful, loving kitties. But more need homes.

Financial problems are reaching a breaking point and these kitties need new and loving homes. Can you take in a furry child? Do you know anyone who can? Please join the group to Let's Help Teal'c and His Tennessee Crew to help. These darling angels and their humans are in danger of losing everything they have and their mom wants to see them happy, even if it needs to be with someone else.

Even if you can't take one in, please spread the word to any and all catlovers you know. There's a good chance transportation can be worked out almost anywhere in the US.

Many Things

There are several things we'd all like to mention today. First and foremost, we've lost a dear friend, dearest to Taillee the most. Taillee doesn't have many friends she considers close... we're all devastated that she has lost one. Matilda has gone to the bridge. We don't have any details on her passing, but she was an elderly kitty, just like Taillee. We are sending our most heartfelt purrs and love to the family she leaves behind.

Next, if you don't know about Aldo, he's a very special kitty with very special needs. He hasn't been feeling his best lately and has been seeing the doctor. There is an auction in progress to help Aldo and his mom. There are 90 great items up for bid, including a lovely vacation available for those in the United Kingdom. There are gorgeous items of jewery and kitty stuff and SO much to see! Auction for Aldo

Also, please join with us in remembering Aldo's mom. Also mom to Noelle and Tess. Wednesday, May 13 is the one year anniversary of her passing. There was such a huge outpouring of love and help when Laurel passed and her babies needed homes. While Aldo and Noelle are safely settled in their new homes, we are all purring that out there somewhere, Tess has found a safe and loving place to be.

Tennessee kitties... all so very sweet and loving. This is a special family to us as we got a new kitty cousin out of it. A group is working to find new homes for the kitties that need them. While seven have been placed, there are still several looking for loving new homes. If you or someone you know might be able to offer one, please visit the group, Let's Help Teal'c and His Tennessee Crew!

Last, but not least, our Aunt Debbie FINALLY has an etsy shop!! We are so proud of her and love all the great crochet work she does! Feel free to pop on over and browse through nap mats and lots of toys!! She's at Catcessities!

Just a note to say something we don't say enough to end my very long diary entry. We love all of you. Each and every friend we've made on here is special and dear to our hearts. Emily Beatrice, I hope you hear my wings when I flutter down and feel my soft woof in your ear. I love you little darling.

Looking for a Kitty?

There's a wonderful family in Tennessee that has several kitties that need new homes. There are financial issues that make it hard to care for so many. She has had people bring her cats or they've just showed up. Our Aunt Debbie adopted one, Smudge and he is just the most well-adjusted, darling little boy!! A group has been formed to try to help these kitties get adopted into new and loving homes so if you're looking to add to your furry family please see if one of these would fit in!

Let's Help Teal'c and His Tennessee Crew

Also, many of you may remember Aldo. He's having some health issues lately and another group has been formed to help him and his family through this crisis. I know your purrs and love would be appreciated!

For Aldo