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Merry Christmas and best wishes to those who celebrate other holidays this month. By now I am sure you are all entrenched in the holiday festivities and I want to thank those of you who participated in our annual photo contest, whether entering a picture or voting. This activity always gets us in the mood for the holidays. So check out who the winners are and also check out our other articles this month.
In this edition:
And the winners are….. check out who won our photo contest!
Christmas Precautions for Your Animals
A Good Laugh – Dog Rules for Christmas & 12 Canine Capers of Christmas
Some fun Christmas videos
Feature Story – A Story of Love and Devotion
And more!
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December 2011 Newsletter
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You Tube and Other Video Connections
Thanks to all of you who have sent in those cute holiday videos!
We hope you'll enjoy them as much as we have.
These goats are absolutely adorable and seem to be dancing to the song, Jingle Bells. Click here to check it out. Thanks Lana W. of El Cajon, CA for sending this to us.
And how about some animals “singing”, Deck the Halls? Check out this cute video by clicking here. Thanks, Candy G. of Franktown, CO for sharing this with us.
And finally, check out Bailey, the Unknown Reindeer. This dog just absolutely LOVES the snow. Watch him have the time of life. Click here to see this adorable dog play in the snow.
Feel free to email us with any You Tube or other video links that you’ve enjoyed. We’ll post as many as we can and credit the first person who emailed us with the link. Also, feel free to send email video attachments. If I can find them published on YouTube, I’ll use them.
From the Horse's Mouth - Feature ArticleOnly for LoveWith the Christmas holiday so close, I’d like to share this story that was shared with me by Shelley S. of Webberville, MI. Although it isn’t about animal communication, it’s about the love and devotion of people and their animals. I hope it will touch you, as it touched me. Warning…..you’ll probably need a tissue.
Only for Love
The young couple had made their usual hurried, pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt the elderly parents with their small herd of horses. The farm had been named Lone Pine Farm because of the huge pine which topped the hill behind the farm, and through the years had become a talisman to the old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had taken their toll, but they sold a few foals each year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning and contentment at day's end.
Crossly, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted the old folks. "Why do you not at least dispose of "The Old One." She is no longer of use to you. It's been years since you've had foals from her. You should cut corners and save where you can. Why do you keep her anyway?" The old man looked down as his worn boot scuffed at the barn floor and his arm stole defensively about the Old One's neck as he drew her to him and rubbed her gently behind the ears. He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Only because of love."
Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness stole through the valley. So it was, that because of the leave-taking, no one noticed the insulation smoldering on the frayed wires in the old barn. None saw the first spark fall. None but the "Old One".
In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay. With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury.
By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left, and the old man and his wife. They thanked those who had come to their aid, and the old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as he clumsily dried her tears with a frayed red bandana. Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us, therefore, climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give thanks to God that it has been spared."
And so, he took her by the hand and helped her up the snowy hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his hand. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the hill, they looked up and gasped in amazement at the incredible beauty before them. Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this.
Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy as he pulled his wife forward. There, beneath the tree, was their Christmas gift. Bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree, was the entire herd, safe. At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping daintily through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling, hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares pressed uneasily against the "Old One" as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine. And now, she lay among them and gazed at the faces of those she loved. Her body was brittle with years, but the golden eyes were filled with devotion as she offered her gift - because of love. Only because of love.
Author Unknown
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Another Funny One!The 12 Canine Capers of Christmas As Told By a Naughty Dog
Psst . . . all you fellow mischief-makers out there: when your human is not looking, check this out. For the puppies, this all probably comes naturally. However, all of you "trained" pooches might need a refresher. Here are some tips to really live it up on Christmas. It's the perfect blend of naughty and nice. Oh, and to the German Shepherds: Loosen up, ya goody-goodies, and live like a Lab for the day!
1. On Christmas Eve, remember two very important things: do not bark at Santa, and never take his milk
and cookies. You'll thank me later.
2. On Christmas morning, wake everyone up at the crack of dawn. This is especially appreciated if there
are no children in the house to do it first.
3. Inspect all of the gifts under the tree. This is your job. The wetter the nose, the better. Get that snout all the
way in those gift bags!
4. If you get bored, decorations make great chew toys. Just don't swallow anything. The last thing you want
is a trip to the vet.
5. As people arrive at the door, do a little dance around each of them, even if it's just Dad coming back from
the garage. They'll love the greeting and you'll get tons of attention.
6. Do your darnedest to wiggle out of those silly hats and outfits. Your human will enjoy the game. Give in
and hold still as soon as the camera is put away.
7. Help everyone open their presents. Humans think they can do it all with those opposable thumbs, but
they'll appreciate the assistance of your teeth.
8. Assist in the kitchen. Who needs a vacuum when they've got you to clean up?
9. This is your day for begging! Ham it up and you might even get some ham. Just keep your human away
from all that "health advice" from vet-types.
10. After dinner, casually linger near the trash. Once they have had enough eggnog, they will never notice
you there. This is your time to feast!
11. In the spirit of the holiday, be nice to the cat. I know it's hard, but just try. Trust me. It will shock the
humans, and you can chase him all you want the day after.
12. And finally . . . When you're all tuckered out, curl up and take a nice long nap. Snore if possible.
Merry Christmas, fellow canines. Have fun!
Yours Truly,
One Anonymous Sneaky Dog
P.S. When in doubt, just wag your tail (if you have one).
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Until next month….
From our family to yoursDanielle Sender
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A Good Laugh!Dog Rules for Christmas
1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.
2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.
3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.
4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know:
a. Don't pee on the tree b. Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree
c. Mind your tail when you are near the tree
d. If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have
your name on them, don't rip them open
e. Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree
5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for some discretion on your part:
a. Not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans b. Don't eat off the buffet table c. Beg for goodies subtly d. Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa e. Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach 6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will also be important:
a. Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's houses. (4a is
particularly important)
b. Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house
c. Tolerate children
d. Turn on your charm big time
7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your fireplace in the middle of the night. DO NOT BITE HIM!!
Thanks Pat B. of Seattle, WA for sharing this with us. Now if we can only get our dogs to follow the rules!
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"Cats are kindly masters, just so long as you remember your place." --Paul Gray
"Dogs are miracles with paws." --Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy
"The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears." --Arabian Proverb
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." --Gilda Radner
"Cats are kindly masters, just so long as you remember your place." --Paul Gray
"Dogs are miracles with paws." --Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy
"The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears." --Arabian Proverb
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." --Gilda Radner
And the winners are.....
Well, this year’s contest was as fun as ever based upon all the great comments we received like these….
It’s the expression in Agate’s eyes that got me. Denise H., Spanish Forks, UTThese get better every year! Donna J, Ramona, CAThis was so hard this year. They were all worthy of winning. If you could vote multiple times, I would probably put one vote in for each one. Really nice pictures of these "furry friends." Shirley H., Friendship, MDEzra is so photogenic! He seems to have both fashion sense and a sense of humor, too. I'm very happy to see this excellent photo! Susan M, Seattle, WA
And I guess Susan was right about Ezra being photogenic because his photo received the most votes. Congratulations, Tracy S. of Dallas, GA for sending in this winning photo! Tracy receives a free Standard Communication Session from Animal Connection.
Second and third place winners receive a $10 gift certificate which can be applied toward any products or services from Animal Connection. Our second and third place winning pictures are Zuko which was submitted by Taliesin J. of Ramona, CA and the picture of Baxter which was submitted by Elizabeth T. of Louisville, KY.
And one voter was chosen at random from all the voters to win a free Standard Communication Session. Congratulations to Lee D. of Calabasas, CA.
And many, many thanks to all of you who submitted photos and all of you who voted. What a fun way to start the holiday season and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Now… start taking those photos to enter into next year’s contest! And if you'd like to take a last peek at all those cute pictures, just click here.
EzraA Unique Holiday Gift
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Keeping Your Animals Safe Over the Holidays
As Christmas approaches, many of us bring new plants into our homes to add to the holiday festivities. However, if you have animals in your home, many of these plants are toxic causing intense vomiting, diarrhea, depression and more. Here’s a list of the most common plants to avoid.
- Holly
- Amaryllis
- Mistletoe
- Poinsettia
- Christmas Cactus
Also, here are a few other reminders to help your animal companions get through the holidays with the least stress possible.
- Keep fresh water available to discourage pets from drinking out of Christmas tree water, which can make them ill.
- Be sure your pets are safe and in a quiet place if you are having lots of company, so they don’t slip out the door or get stressed by the crowd.
- Keep breakable decorations and candles out of your pet’s reach.
- Remove any food that is wrapped as a gift from under the tree or out of your pet’s reach.
- Try to keep your pet’s schedule as close as possible to what it usually is.
Wishing you and your animals a very merry and safe Christmas!
"It is a matter to gain the affection of a cat. He is a philosophical animal, tenacious of his own habits, fond of order and neatness, and disinclined to extravagant sentiment. He will be your friend, if he finds you worthy of friendship, but not your slave." --Theophile Gautier
"My favorite animal is the mule. He has more horse sense than a horse. He knows when to stop eating -- and he knows when to stop working." --Harry S. Truman
"Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I die before I wake,
Feed Jake."
--Dog Hause Visitor Weldon Haltom
