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 1st 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.com314-200-8561
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