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Today is both the Feast of Saint Francis and World Animal Day! I have been very blessed to have shared my entire life with many animals. Since birth my life has been filled with animals and full because of animals. I’ve owned, lived with, raised, healed, and bred all sorts of animals: hamsters, songbirds, tropical birds, chickens, fresh and tropical fish, toads, an iguana, snakes, turtles, a tarantula, cats, and dogs. I cannot imagine what it is like to not have animals around. My current “kids”:
I am eternally grateful for animals, and I pray that all humans learn to love and appreciate the lessons and love that animals can bring into our lives!
Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, gardens, and the environment. He came from a wealthy family, having all the comforts of luxury for his day, but he saw that material things and pleasures could not…
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Animals leave pawprints on our hearts in such magical ways. Having shared our home with many pets, I cannot imagine a life without them. ♥ Great post!
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Thank you! Great website!! ♥
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i really admire such life as yours. I haven’t had so much contact with so many sorts of animals yet. Great article! Let’s pray together that all humans can be more friendly to animals. 🙂
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Yes! They are such a rich part of my life – and I wish that for everyone!
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There’s a very special dimension added to life when animals play a part, at least in my opinion. 🙂
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They are both our deepest teachers and most joyful receivers of our love, reflecting it back tenfold. I admire St. Francis for showing respect for animals at a time when they had almost no recognition as ones capable of love. They were seen as little more than food and workmates back then. Yet he saw them for who they truly are. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs to Daisy!
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