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Tag Archives: adoption
Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feral cats, formal, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, tuxedo tabby cat
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Spaniel
I met a dream dog today, Well, somebody’s dream dog… With a peach nose and fur the color of caramel and honey. He was just as sweet. A spaniel of cocker and field, Possibly setter , but surely looking to … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt, adoption, blessings, cocker spaniel, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., field spaniel, home, honey, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, safe, shelters, spirituality, sumi-e, sweet
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Puppy?
The puppy in her arms Was an old man, How could you know? Alert, All ears He listened When cooed over with Love. How can you tell elder from youth? Both have clouds in their eyes… But in age we … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt old dogs, adoption, age, ageism, animal assisted chaplaincy, art, chihuahua, chihuahua mix, daily practice, dreams, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., hopes, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, old, poem, poetry, puppies, rescued, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Forward
She leaned in And purred, stretching her neck out To nudge my hand. My heart melted. . But I had to reach my hand out to Her first.
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Tagged adoption, cats, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, nature, new cat, poetry, purring, reaching, spirituality, stretching, sumi-e
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Quiet Joy
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Tagged adolescent dog, adopt, adoption, all American, belonging, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., illustration, ink brush painting, inspiration, joy, Liz Teal, love, mixed breed, mutt, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Tilted
When your whole world seems tilted, Remember, You are Loved.
Posted in The Now
Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, bad days, blessings, Dane puppy, dog, eco-chaplaincy, interspecies spirituality, love, pit mix, spirituality, sumi-e
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How ‘bout now…
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Tagged adolescent dog, adoption, animals, art, busyness, cartoon, dog training, humor, love, maltese mix, nature, poetry, poodle mix, priorities, rescue dog, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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family
family is not about the blood in your veins, it’s about the love in our hearts.
Posted in God's dog, The Now
Tagged adoption, blended family, family, love, three dogs, together, unity
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Puppy boy
He was huge! And he just a puppy boy who needs a home… When he was smaller, he had a had one, But he grew, And his home did not… But soon, He will have a new one that hopefully … Continue reading
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Tagged adopt, adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, dogs, eco-spirituality, Great Dane cross, great dane puppy, growth, interspirituality, nature, poem, poetry, rehomed, shelter, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolors
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Home
We went back to the shelter today, And she shook for the first time since i began to foster her… She clung to me and flicked her tongue. she did could not know I was filling out the paperwork of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dog, dog adoption, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., foster dog, foster fail, giving paws, gratitude, home, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, joy, Liz Teal, love, maltese mix, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, poodle mix, shelters, small dog, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dog
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