Remembering

I have wanted to find a way to remember Loki, Gemini, Bagheera, Nin, Hailey and Zaphod and all of those who will come after (as we know there are at least 2 more).  I found a creative way to remember them all and help other animals in need out.

Labour Day weekend, one of the local rescues had a tattoo charity event. The artists put together I am guessing 100 dog and cat themed tattoos that they would do that day. The only adjustments allowed were size. We went into the city and while Man, not a tattoo lover, supported the charity by eating tacos, I supported them my giving some of my skin. 

Many people are reading this as a weird signature - and if you are one of those people it is a heart, with a heartbeat, leading to paw.  It took about 10 minutes to do, which to be honest is about my tolerance for a tattoo.  I love it and it is healing well, and now I have a permanent reminder of my loves. 

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I realize after writing this, it is a fitting day for remembering, as we remember how our world changed on this day 24 years ago. 

Lest We Forget

 

We Remember

 

Remember Me Thursday

Thanks to Lola for organizing this hop.

Today we shine the light on pet adoption. There are so many lovely pets available in your local shelters.

We both spent time in a shelter. We both were removed from the shelter by rescues and ended up adopting our people.

If you are considering a new pet, please consider a local shelter or rescue. We rescue pups can make wonderful family members. When possible please adopt. Lady is very worried that all the pandemic dogs are soon going to end up in shelters. If it isn't possible to adopt an animal and you are able to support your shelter in other ways, please do. 

Wordless Wednesday - Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget

Today we pause to thank the men, women and animals who have and are currently willing to pay the ultimate price to ensure our freedom.

We also remember all of the families effected in anyway by war.

We remember.

Silent Sunday - We Remember

My niece's JK class project

Lest We Forget

Borrowed From the Internet

Today I send my heart-felt gratitude to those past and present, who have sacrificed or been willing to sacrifice their lives to make the world a better place. It isn't a perfect place, and the times are uncertain, but their willingness to stand up to evil allows me many freedoms I would not have if they had hidden from danger.

May their sacrifices both at home and on the front provide us the courage and inspiration we need in the face of the current evils. 

Sincerely, sister-in-law, granddaughter, great-granddaughter of Canadian/British Force Members

Remember Me Thursday

Our friend's at Barking from the Bayou told us about a special remembrance that is happening today. Today is Remember Me Thursday. To learn a lot more go to their site here: https://remembermethursday.org

Today we are asking everyone who reads our blog to take a minute to remember all the animals who are in shelters waiting for homes and to remember the 2.7 million who did not live to find a home last year.

We were both lucky. We were found by loving rescues who kept us safe and warm and loved until we found our forever home. We will think of those who were not as lucky today. We also ask our readers to consider rescuing a shelter animal or finding other ways to help those waiting for homes.

Thank you for remembering with us.