Borrowing from what we posted two years ago on this same holiday – it bears repeating….
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In the spirit of the late Dr. King, I say to you – I have a dream. I have a dream that light is shed on that which we do not see, and all will know the truth and the way. I have a dream that one day all pets will be in warm, loving homes; that no pet will be forced into the streets, to wander without food or shelter; that no pet will suffer at the hands of a human who so lacks respect for them, they are used, abused or neglected.
I have a dream that some day all humans will hold animals in high regard, that they will not use their superior status as an excuse to corrupt, abuse, destroy the natural resources of this great land, and that no human will approach a decision with callousness toward creature or nature.
I have a dream that every human, each and every one, will take it upon themselves to do one thing, at least one thing, toward improving the lives and welfare of their fellow earthly creatures. I dream of one world, one human race, that bestows a love and gratitude – for all that God has graced this planet with – upon their own children.
I have a dream that one day all of God’s creatures, mankind included, will live peacefully and happily together. I have a dream.
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Thank you, Dr. King, for your vision, faith, wisdom.
I share your dream… I had a very sad day… soon it will be time for us to open our hearts to a new friend and I am scouting out shelters… The one by my house was washed away in the storm and has opened a temporary location in an industrial area…. It was beyond sad. I left and cried for an hour.
Happy MLK day! I hope your dream comes true. Wouldn’t that be something?
That is an inspiring post and I could not agree more! Here’s to hoping that some day all your dreams come true!
I totally love that dream too!
Well said. And with such thoughtful words in this superb posting, may we realise the day that mankind truly learns the lessons that our animal friends have to teach us. We can learn a lot from their unconditional, non-judgemental love. May all our beloved animals friends have a safe, warm place to call their home.
In kindness, Gary
We share your dream…a most beautiful post!
Dear Kim, just as your other readers have commented, I, too, share your dream. I think often of those people who are stressed beyond their endurance. And I know from my own life that if they lived with a cat or dog or another animal to whom they might talk, they could dissipate their anxiety.
If they had a companion cat or dog that they could hold they would discover that such a friend will accept all our stress and anxiety and give us back unconditional love and acceptance. The answer to much of life’s troubles is to give and to receive the love of others–animals as well as humans.
I’ve been away from reading blogs for six weeks. So if there’s one or more postings you’d really like me to read, please let me know. Peace.