Questers of the truth, that’s who dogs are;
seekers after the invisible scent
of another being’s authentic core.
~Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
We can judge the heart of a man
by his treatment of animals.
~Immanuel Kant
Animals are such agreeable friends-
they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
~George Elliot
All of the animals except for man know
that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.
~Samuel Butler
The purity of a person’s heart
can be quickly measured
by how they regard animals.
~Author Unknown
Love the animals: God has given them
the
rudiments of thought and joy untroubled.
~Fyodor Dostoyevsky
I love cats because I enjoy my home;
and little by little they become its visible soul.
~Jean Cocteau
Animals are not property or “things”
but rather living organisms, subjects of a life,
who are worthy of our compassion,
respect, friendship, and support.
~Marc Bekoff
If all the beasts were gone, men would die
from a great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens
to the beasts also happens to the man.
All things are connected.
~Chief Seattle of the Suwamish Tribe
Animals are God’s creatures.
He surrounds them with his providential care.
By their mere existence they bless Him
and give Him glory. Thus men owe them kindness.
~Catholic Church, Catechism
Animals are more than ever a test of our character, of mankind’s capacity for empathy and for decent, honorable conduct and faithful stewardship. We are called to treat them with kindness, not because they have rights or power or some claim to equality, but in a sense because they don’t; because they all stand unequal and powerless before us. Animals are so easily overlooked, their interests so easily brushed aside. Whenever we humans enter their world, from our farms to the local animal shelter to the African savanna, we enter as lords of the earth bearing strange powers of terror and mercy alike. ~Matthew Scully
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky, and they will tell you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In His hands is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind…” ~Job 12:7-10 ✝
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Oh Natalie, I love this as I absolutely adore animals—such an innocence and joy is found in their very being. People say they don’t go to Heaven because they don’t possess a soul but I beg to differ. God created the stars and the heavens, man as well as the animals of which we share this planet. He knows how some of them have become such lasting pieces of our lives—I know He has a special place for them as they are so special to us. . .
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Oh I’m so glad you said this and made it so clear. I agree 100%! I adore animals too! Cats and dogs are such good company. They always love us even on days when we are not being very lovable. And those eyes, they do speak a language and it’s all about love! I just can help but believe they have a soul. Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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So beautifully put.
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Thank you, V. 🙂 ❤
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Excellent and true! They deserve our compassion! Thank you for these great messages. I love the guerrilla mom and baby. I love all of them!
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Thank you, JoAnna, and you are so very welcome. Thanks for sharing this on FB. Hugs and love, N 🙂 ❤
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❤ 🙂 My pleasure!
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What a wonderful piece – thanks for sharing 👌
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You’re very welcome and thank you for the comment. 🙂
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The photos are adorable and, as usual, you matched their beauty with great words.
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Why thanks, Dan, for such a nice comment. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Again, incredible photographs that are so gorgeous and lovely.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Gigi! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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