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Tag Archives: rescue
Witness
Across the windshield From out of nowhere Appeared a crawling fluff being. The light changed from red to green… With no time for wings. Sometimes it is not possible to rescue all those in need of rescue… Somedays all we … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, caterpillar, driving, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, rescue, salvation, spirituality, sumi-e, traffic
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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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Ben, the gentle
There He was, walking by the side of the road. I saw Him before he saw me… . He turned around… Our eyes met And my heart melted. I went to him, He came to me. softly wagging his tail … Continue reading
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Tagged art, big dog, brush painting, daily practice, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, stray dogs, sumi-e, tikkum olam, valentine
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Guardians
There was once a boy, Whose arrival into this world was heralded by a chorus of amphibians. I thought he was the Frog Prince, For to me he was royalty, and besides, He loved to dress in green… (but in … Continue reading
Rescue
She walked the rescue dog,A pit,Around in a circle…Til they both began to rescue each other…That is how we heal the world,One step a time, together.
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Tagged adoptable dogs, art, blessings, healing, hope, love, pit bull, pit bull terrier, pitties, poetry, rescue, salvation, shelter, spirituality, sumi-e, terriers, theology, tikkum olam
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Pity/Play
Don’t pity the pittie, PLAY with the pittie! The best Training is more about fun than judgement. Together you will find the joy of relationship.
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Tagged art, dog training, fun, joy, Liz Teal, pit bulls, play training, poetry, rescue, sumi-e
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home
the old beagle’s eyes were fully clouded, but not his heart. he snuggled up next to the boy, the boy draped an arm over the tan and brown back. both were safe. both were home. love does not depend on … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, beagles, forgiveness, good boy, good dog, home, love, Ministry of Animals, older dogs, open hearts, parenting, poetry, pure breed rescue, rescue, safe, security, spirituality, sumi-e, unconditional love
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a small prayer Full of thanks
for all Your giving and forgiving may we all be thankful. and may too, we be giving and forgiving. and filled with thanksgiving. aho.
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Tagged adoption, aho, animals, dogs and cats, forgiveness, forgiving, giving, ink brush, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, kitchen towel, nature, pets, poem, poetry, prayer, rescue, rice paper, shelter, spirituality, sumi-e, thanks, thanksgiving prayer
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piggyback bravery
she was scared of bells and bubbles, squeak toys and opening doors… but she then, made a friend! She jumped on his back and copied what he did…. and thus she learned how to play, and bow. Choose your … Continue reading
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Tagged big dog, copy, dog, dog friends, dog play, dog training, friendship, ink brush painting, learning, play bow, poetry, rescue, socialization, spirituality, sumi-e, teaching, toy dog
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