Wonderful Boxers Tanner & Audrey

In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, which by the way is only 25 days away, today I would like to share with you why I love spending time with two special boxers, Tanner and Audrey. The spirit of Christmas involves true love and how giving so beautifully represents love.

For those of you familiar with boxers, they have an energy level that would make the Energizer Bunny look lethargic. I truly believe in love and how it makes the world go round. As we all know, just like the Beatles say,
The Beatles - “All You Need is Love” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4p8qxGbpOk

Well, I must say that Tanner and Audrey have “Rocked My World” as their enthusiasm and capacity to love is higher than the highest mountain (Mount Everest, if I‘m not mistaken). Now, all of a sudden, resonating in my mind is Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s great song "Ain't no Mountain High Enough" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz-UvQYAmbg

You would be amazed by how exuberant Tanner and Audrey are until you experience these two precious dogs first hand. Tanner and Audrey embody what makes boxers so great. After all, as puppies and young adults, Boxers are animated, playful dogs who love to romp and jump. Boxers are indeed wonderful. For anyone considering a boxer to bring into your home, they can be fine family dogs if you can provide enough exercise and training to control their rambunctious nature.

I must confess that I absolutely love how rambunctious they can be and the enormous doggie kisses you will receive will make you feel so loved. Tanner and Audrey mean the world to me because of how they are an oxymoron live and in living color. To call them a boxer and fighter is something I vehemently object. Boxers are not fighters they are lovers. I do so love Tanner and Audrey and love that they love me too.

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Paul

Paul F. Flotron

Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC

"Giving your creatures the comfort they deserve"

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Chronicles of Creature Comforts Blog - Thank You Wonderful Clients - Animal Rescue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7bJiJ1nuyQ

Dear Friends!

 

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and to express my gratitude, I pay tribute to the many heroes in my life. A salute to my friends dedicating their lives to animal rescue. The time and resources you devote toward ensuring the well being of animals and the sacrifices you make are commendable. By making a difference in the lives of animals in need, you inspire me and I consider it a privilege to be your friend.

 

In my Chronicles of Creature Comforts blog last week, I introduced you to two wonderful beagles Bailey and Luci.  I actually first met Luci through an e-mail from a good friend of mine involved in animal rescue.  Since one client had one very special beagle, I decided to pass along information about Luci to my one client who has beagle Bailey.  Shortly thereafter, I received a response to the effect, “Paul, would you mind taking care of not just one beagle but two beagles over Christmas?“  I quickly congratulated Mark and Lily. This month, special friends and clients, Mark and Lily are celebrating the 1^st anniversary for Luci being a part of their family.  Through Mark and Lily’s enormous love, Luci is an extremely happy, zestful beagle thriving on walks in the park doing what beagles do best. What is it that beagles do best, you ask?  I happened to come across this great video on Youtube that will give you the answer to your question. Of course, a picture is worth a thousand words, so here it is speaking, or barking loudly:

 

Beagles doing what beagles do best

 

I must add however, that this video clip does not fully capture an accurate picture of Bailey and Luci.  Precious beagles Bailey and Luci exhibit far more discipline and self-control along with an approach that cries out “there are plenty of squirrels all over this great park.  Let’s allow our keen sense of smell and noses to direct us to the most choice squirrel.  After all, we want and deserve the chateaubriand of squirrels.

 

As for me, the past year caring for Bailey and Luci has been a time filled with immense joy and love.  Both Bailey and Luci are very loving and we have developed a very close friendship.  I absolutely adore and love Bailey and Luci.

 

Oh, and by the way, have you ever heard the phrase "the eyes are the window to the soul?"  Well, looking through the eyes of Bailey and Luci, you will quickly see the most beautiful spirits of any loving dog.  Pondering what may have been the outcome with Luci, I only lift my eyes upward to heaven and thank God for my amazing friends to open up their hearts and home to welcome into their beautiful family, a most precious beagle named Luci. My eternal gratitude and my forever respect to my wonderful clients and friends Mark and Lily.

 

In closing, I will leave you with a segue that involves the eyes being the window to the soul. I will soon be sharing with you a topic that is sensitive and difficult. When is it time to accept that your animal companion is in the twilight years. To know just when the time it is for a beloved pet whom you love so very much to have “eternal rest and eternal peace.” When is it time to “let go?”  Please be assured knowing that as I address this difficult subject, I will do so with great sensitivity, compassion and delicacy.

 

Here's to everyone who makes a positive impact in the animal community.  Thank you and God bless you for your friendship and support!

 

Paul

 

Paul F. Flotron

Creature Comforts Great & Small, LLC

“Giving your creatures the comfort they deserve”

www.CreatureComfortsGreatnSmall.com

314-200-8561

Paul Flotron In New York Times Article "Churches Take Steps to Show Their Love for Animals"

Paul Flotron In New York Times Article "Churches Take Steps to Show Their Love for Animals" http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/15/us/pet-ministries-are-growing-in-churches.html Paul Flotron In New York Times Article "Churches Take Steps to Show Their Love for Animals" By MARK OPPENHEIMER Published: October 14, 2011 New York Times Online / Published New York Times Printed Version: October 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw30PqLpC2g&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw3UpfDDwsQ

A Walking Experience With Beagles Bailey & Luci

Dear Friends! CHRONICLES OF CREATURE COMFORTS A Walking Experience With Beagles Bailey & Luci http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HYmNADt8Jw&feature=share I have to tell about why I am so excited right now. Because at this very moment, I am literally walking up to the front door of where two amazing beagles live. I wish you could see me now. Glowing with excitement doesn’t even come close. Anxiously awaiting the warm, high energy greeting from beagles Bailey and Luci is something reminiscent of when I was a kid waking up to see all the presents that Santa had left under the Christmas Tree. You see, Bailey is the more mature one but he has a lot of spring to his step. Just now opening the door, of course there is Bailey (aka Fred Estaire I call him) cutting a rug as usual. Bailey does look so cute with each paw perfectly synchronized and choreographed to a perfect harmony he must be humming to himself. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not chewing away at the rug, Bailey is a well-behaved gentleman just like Fred Estaire. Now, Luci is forever trying to be graceful and the Ginger Rogers. Well, let’s say Luci is Ginger Rogers on steroids. Such an incredible experience it is when Bailey, Luci and I get into the car to head over to Stacy Park. As always, Luci is my navigator and with enthusiasm, directs me on the right course over to the park. It never fails, I have to remind Luci that if she is the navigator, I must be the pilot. Luci, you are not able to take on both roles. After saying this, Luci looks at me in astonishment while she is on my lap as we make our way to the Promise Land. Well yes, it may be Stacy Park to some, but to Bailey and Luci, it is definitely The Promise Land. With all of the tall trees, rally squirrels they rally around and actually chase after, the little ponds…oh, we are in seventh heaven. I am sure you know that when it comes to beagles, life is all about “the nose.” Not only is it about the nose, when it comes to walking Bailey and Luci together, it is not always a perfectly choreographed synchronized dance. Far from being in unison and perfect harmony, each does dance to their own tune. There may be a certain ebb and flow to walking Bailey and Luci but what I find so humorous about it all is that the ebb went one way and the flow went entirely the opposite direction. I suppose it is a lot like people as we as individual have our own unique agendas. Such is the case with Bailey and Luci. After all, God did make each of us unique and we are all beautifully and wonderfully made. So, for those of you who have more than just one pet, do you find that each one has a unique personality? I would love to hear your stories and encourage you to share.