Widening Circle

play the guitar, play it again

2011-12-24T03:34:00.000-08:00

roky

2011-12-14T23:48:00.001-08:00

In the future when all is well

2011-12-05T17:57:00.000-08:00

2011-12-04T22:12:00.000-08:00

Slain Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson's dog "Hawkeye" lays next to his casket during funeral services in Rockford, Iowa. Tumilson was one of 30 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan on August 6 when their helicopter was shot down during a mission to help fellow troops who had come under fire.

Monica Vitti

2011-11-27T23:41:00.000-08:00

2011-11-25T12:09:00.000-08:00

10 Thanksgiving Foods Dangerous to Your Dog

Thanksgiving is a time for family to get together, give thanks, eat wonderful food and then pass out in front of the TV watching football. It’s also a great time for clever dogs to sneak off with the trimmings.

While tossing your dog a carrot or two, or even a piece of cooked turkey here and there, won’t be too harmful, some other Thanksgiving goodies are bad for him.

Here are 10 foods you should not give your dog on Thanksgiving, or any other day for that matter.

http://www.ilovedogs.com/2011/10/10-thanksgiving-foods-dangerous-to-your-dog/

Shelagh Delaney

2011-11-23T10:08:00.001-08:00

Natalie Wood

2011-11-17T18:43:00.000-08:00

St Guinefort

2011-11-05T21:14:00.000-07:00

katie

2011-10-28T18:48:00.000-07:00

it's warhol, actually. andy warhol.

2011-09-23T23:30:00.000-07:00

Gram Parsons with cat friend

2011-09-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

Michelle Phillips with cat friend

2011-09-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

2011-08-25T08:11:00.001-07:00

Navy SEAL's devoted dog guarding his coffin

2011-08-25T08:05:00.001-07:00

This heart-wrenching photo shows how a Navy SEAL’s dog refused to leave his master’s side during an emotional funeral.
Petty Officer Jon Tumilson, 35, killed in the major U.S. helicopter crash in Afghanistan this month, was remembered by around 1,500 mourners.

friends

2011-08-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

we are all little babies

2011-08-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

2011-07-06T07:43:00.001-07:00

anouk aimee

2011-06-24T01:21:00.001-07:00

Anita Ekberg

2011-06-24T01:19:00.000-07:00

kitten cat

2011-06-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

Brian Eno

2011-06-06T00:25:00.001-07:00

2011-06-03T12:44:00.000-07:00

another cool dog

2011-05-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

tornado survivor

2011-05-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Bob turns 70 today...

2011-05-24T11:00:00.001-07:00

2011-05-09T20:43:00.001-07:00

Army Dogs

2011-05-09T00:24:00.000-07:00

2011-05-05T11:13:00.000-07:00

max at rockaway beach!

Easter Hare

2011-04-23T23:05:00.000-07:00

Noel Coward

2011-04-23T23:00:00.001-07:00

chinese activists save dogs

2011-04-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

full article at CNN

deer and goose

2011-04-19T10:25:00.000-07:00

Jill Krementz Photo Journal - Top Dogs

2011-04-09T20:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a great collection of some famous writers and intellectuals with their "top dogs".

Anne the elephant

2011-04-04T23:50:00.000-07:00

Now she is free and the UK is trying to ban all wild animal circuses. I hope we get on that train soon. Here is an article showing her in her hew home: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1373415/A-day-Anne-elephant-forget-retirement-begins-Longleat.html

Spider web take over

2011-04-04T11:56:00.001-07:00

the War Against Naked Animals

2011-04-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

Malibu, 1985

2011-03-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Elk

2011-03-29T10:04:00.001-07:00

Animal Communicator Talks to Patrick

2011-03-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

http://www.ahscares.org/showarchive.asp?id=775

Animal Communicator Talks to Patrick

This love-starved fella has been on NJ News12, ABC News, in the Star Ledger, has his own Facebook page, and is slowly improving.

In such instances as Patrick, we contactColleen Nicholson, author of Crossing the Rainbow Bridge, and an animal communicator. Below is what she has received from Patrick:

"I hope to live here," Patrick says as I talk with him now as I write to you. "I feel better."

Patrick shares with me the feeling of relief, complete and utter relief. He is very quiet, and does not offer any more than that, so I'll question him.

I'm asking him if there is anything he needs.

"I have it all," he replies, as if looking around at his surroundings. "I even have these," and he shows me his blue buddy that I did see in the picture you sent. "It is soft," and with this he shows me that it has been the softness around him that is so very much appreciated. It feels as if he is not as sore as when he came in and by this I mean that because he was literally skin and bones, he hurt a lot from laying on hard surfaces. He didn't have the strength to get up to move, not that there was anything softer to move to if he could.

As he looks at me, he does not give the impression of a smile, rather a weary look but one that has reason to keep looking, keep waiting, to see what I will do or say next.

I'm telling him that I am very sorry that he has come to the state of being he was in before coming here. I'm asking him if he would like to tell us anything about that time but he says No and turns to lay his head down. I respect him not wanting to relive any of that, if even in thought, so I'm asking him now if there is anything he would like the loving people who are caring for him know?

"Yes. I would like them to know that I like meat.
"I don't know how to get up quickly.
"The tops of my feet are sore, thank you for holding them.
"I have a new nose, I think." (he seems to mean he can smell things again and I feel like it is the beneficial result of the fluids.

I'm asking him if there is anything else he would like to tell his new people and he says "Yes... I like my name."

He feels like he may have a problem swallowing and likes the small bits of food he is getting. I can't tell if he has always had this swallowing issue or not, and he doesn't indicate if he feels it will improve.

He still is very quiet, answering only when I ask. As if he is watching life as a spectator more than a participant. He seems to only engage when people come around.

He is comforted by the presence of people and doesn't share any feelings of fear of them with me, in spite of what has happened to him.

"I am broken," he says suddenly. "I don't know why."

I'm telling him that we don't know either. I'm showing him that the people of his future will always treat him with love and kindness ... that the people caring for him now may not be the ones he stays with forever because they want him to be well and to have new people who he can share joyful times with in a place more comfortable than where he is now.

He seems a little interested in this I think, because I saw a quick question in him mind of surprise... better than now? He can't imagine it.

He seems to be pulling away now (4:30 p.m.) and I don't know if someone is with him or he's tired. It's not that he is hard to communicate with, that is really the opposite. Rather it seems he is still a bit blank ... a watcher of life instead of a participant ... although I do feel like he has thought of trying to wag his tail. It's a brief thought and I don't know if he would have the strength to make it happen, but the thought is there. To me, this is a very good sign of a dog who is anticipating something good ... which has to give him a reason to go on.

March 22, 2011

a bag for your cat

2011-03-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

Johnny Cash and family

2011-03-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

CASH with his faithful friend

2011-03-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Taylor and Monty

2011-03-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

2011-03-21T15:36:00.001-07:00

France Gall

2011-03-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

Adopt a cat in Portland

2011-03-19T05:02:00.000-07:00

A very sweet cat is up for adoption in the Portland area.

He was a stray since he was a kitten, then found a nice home this past year with Dana and Brian. They are moving and sadly cannot take him with! I had the pleasure of knowing him last year, and I'm pretty sure he was the stray living in my house 3 years ago in Southeast Portland! He's very sweet, loves to play, is independent, and has a very cute half tail.

To learn more more about Kester..

http://kesterhome.tumblr.com/

Wolfie

2011-03-14T23:16:00.000-07:00

Someone adopt Wolfie... via Danielle

Chet Atkins & Friends

2011-03-14T16:48:00.000-07:00

Defenders of Wildlife

2011-03-08T09:13:00.001-08:00

The lovely folks over at Deer Stop Botanicals are donating 10% of all their proceeds to Defenders of Wildlife!

Defenders is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.

Awesome!

Check out the cause here ------->

http://www.defenders.org/index_v2.html

http://thisiswherethedeerstop.org/botanicals.html

Apologize to my mule

2011-02-28T16:39:00.001-08:00

Dogs and Dolphins

2011-02-24T21:37:00.000-08:00

Joker loves dolphins:
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/News/AnimalPhotos/Animals_211-220/218DogDolphins.htm

Dog saved by dolphins:

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/dolphins-receive-credit-for-saving-lost-dog

When the no-kill concept goes bad

2011-02-24T10:50:00.000-08:00

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/dog-victims-of-no-kill-rescue-gone-bad-are-moved-to-new-location

see no evil

2011-02-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

Leroy protecting his baby Pinky from one of those sad ASPCA commercials. Leroy knows what it is like but Pinky will always be loved and doesn't need to know about the horrors yet.

Jump!

2011-02-24T09:59:00.001-08:00

shed the old skin

2011-02-24T09:51:00.001-08:00

metamorphosis

2011-02-24T09:49:00.000-08:00

Mass for the Dead

2011-02-23T09:55:00.000-08:00

I ask myself every morning, how can we change this. What can I do besides not eating meat and dairy? There has to be more. Any suggestions?

Daily Show

2011-02-22T18:44:00.000-08:00

the Daily Show might be my favorite show on TV,
so I am especially sad they had to use a camel for some lame skit
and to see the camel get hurt.

Its also upsetting to see John Oliver telling the person who recorded this to stop filming at the end:

I hope the Daily Show will learn from this and will not use animals in future skits.

Space Science?

2011-02-22T15:19:00.000-08:00

Smokey the Super Purring Cat

2011-02-22T10:46:00.000-08:00

Most cats purrs are 25 decibels, Smokey's is 92 decibels which is about the volume you would experience watching a boeing 737 coming in for a landing!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1359059/Smokey-cats-92-decibel-purr-noisy-Boeing-737.html

Tilda Swinton

2011-02-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

Minnie

2011-02-22T08:45:00.000-08:00

Villalobos Rescue Center in Danger of Closing

2011-02-22T08:13:00.000-08:00

Tia Torres is an amazing woman. She always has the underdog's back. Not only does she help the most thrown away dog breed, the pit bull, but also the most thrown away people in our society, x-cons. I love the show Pitbulls and Parolees and I think she shows the power of being a strong, passionate, and independent woman, which is often not shown on TV. Her dream was to move the rescue out of the desert and she has now moved the rescue to an idyllic setting in Tehachapi, CA but one woman stands in her way of doing this. This woman ignorantly dislikes pitbulls is trying to force the rescue to shut its doors. Please sign this petition to show your support for her work and cause.

The Examiner wrote an article about it:

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/plans-for-new-ca-pit-bull-sanctuary-under-attack

Sign the petition is here:

http://www.change.org/petitions/villalobos-rescue-center-in-danger-of-closing-show-support-by-signing-please

How many wildlife conservationists have been murdered in Africa?

2011-02-21T10:32:00.000-08:00

I've tried to look up many times how many conservationists have been murdered in Africa and have not been able to come up with a list. It's quite a large number. These people should be honored for sacrificing their lives for wildlife. I can think of these off the top of my head. Can you guys think of anymore?
Joy Adamson
George Adamson
Joan Root
Dian Fossey
I know there are many more. These are just the famous ones.

Baba ya Simba

2011-02-21T10:20:00.000-08:00

Quiz: What movie is the song from? You gotta know your blockbusters.

Tormenting Those That Never Harmed Us

2011-02-21T09:48:00.000-08:00

got milk?

2011-02-19T06:34:00.001-08:00

KOBE

2011-02-18T13:38:00.000-08:00

Dear friends,

Apologies for the mass email. I rescued a dog named Kobe a couple of weeks ago and had to take him to the North Central Animal Shelter. Although he is microchipped, his owners have unfortunately decided to abandon him. He is absolutely sweet and he really needs a home.

He is a medium-sized chihuahua mix (around 13 pounds), he is between 1 and 4 years old, he is neutered, seems to be in good health, and very good natured. I am attaching a couple of pictures.

I really wish I could foster him, but it's just not possible at the moment. If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting or fostering Kobe please let me know ASAP.

Thanks!

Alex

IF INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL bethhoufek@gmail.com

Tyson

2011-02-16T10:25:00.001-08:00

Poor Pups

2011-02-16T10:20:00.000-08:00

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2011/02/westminster-dog-show-2011-hairstyles.html

Squirrels!

2011-02-16T10:04:00.001-08:00

Shadow Werdal

2011-02-16T00:01:00.001-08:00

A Girl's Best Friend

The Terrier Song

2011-02-15T19:32:00.000-08:00

2011-02-14T20:23:00.000-08:00

2011-02-14T16:26:00.001-08:00

2011-02-12T13:23:00.000-08:00

Power to the Peeps

2011-02-12T12:13:00.000-08:00

I was so amazed to see a people's revolution right before my own very eyes. How lucky are we to have witnessed such a beautiful thing. It's the type of thing that would get my heart racing reading in history books but I have never seen it. This has inspired me to feel like, with enough people with passion in their heart, change can be made for the better. We also got a balloon launch stopped today in Columbus just by having enough people express their concerns (thanks Patrick and Danielle for your help). A small victory I know but it gives me hope for change. This is our year for revolution.

same goes for apathy

2011-02-12T11:48:00.000-08:00

Image from http://www.doggo.org/

"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict."

Martin Luther King, Jr.

scavengers

2011-02-11T06:59:00.000-08:00

2011-02-10T20:01:00.001-08:00

Thats Entertainment!

2011-02-10T11:57:00.000-08:00

Help Alice

2011-02-10T10:45:00.000-08:00

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/help-needed-for-dog-the-box-georgia

sign the petition here:

http://www.change.org/petitions/save-alice-aka-the-dog-in-the-box

back to the old house

2011-02-10T01:30:00.000-08:00

Undergound dog

2011-02-10T00:48:00.000-08:00

If your friend spends anytime outside in the heat or cold get him this!

http://millerpet.com/

We've always loved puppies

2011-02-10T00:45:00.000-08:00

A 12,000 year old grave found in Israel shows our close relationship we have always had with dogs. The human's hand rests on the skeleton of a puppy.

I wanna make one

2011-02-09T23:50:00.000-08:00

dogs

sea of love

2011-02-09T23:13:00.001-08:00

2.9 million animals dead, most buried alive

2011-02-09T22:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.mfablog.org/2011/02/nightmare-in-south-korea-100000-animals-buried-alive-each-day.html

Urgent Dog Rescue

2011-02-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

Received this email this morning and was quickly reminded about why I can't go into shelters without leaving in tears most times. I wish I had a farm or huge plot of land so I could rescue everyone. But I don't, so I spread the word where I can and hope for the best for all the animals out there. -Patricia

These six little lovebugs are in extreme danger of being euthanized at the South L.A. shelter. We begged for a few extra days -- our supervisors kindly said OK, we'll give these pups a last chance. But at least three of them will die if not rescued / adopted by Friday. A few of these babies are comical; a couple are coy. One is shy but so sincere. All are kenneled with other dogs and do fine. If you can help save one life, please contact the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119. And kindly let us know that they are yours. With thanks, Andrea & Mindy ivegonetothedogs@gmail.com (323) 363-4909

Nico

2011-02-07T21:52:00.001-08:00

Audrey Hepburn

2011-02-06T23:06:00.000-08:00

Puppy Bowl

2011-02-06T15:35:00.000-08:00

I didn't know the Puppy Bowl was all rescues! I have to watch, wish I had cable!

Via CNN:

"It's really a call to action," Toporoff said. "We want to raise awareness for shelters everywhere and get more puppies adopted."

Animal Medicine

2011-02-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

My friend Jessica does animal card readings in her home for donation or trade. She read my animal medicine cards and it was such an amazing insight into my personality. You guys should make an appointment! http://www.otteronarock.com/

2011-02-03T23:54:00.000-08:00

Help! No power and bored

2011-02-03T23:33:00.000-08:00

Hey guys- all the animals and I are cuddling by a space heater with no power (we have a generator) and it's the third night. We are a little stir crazy because it's so icy out. If you guys could post things to entertain me and the kitties and pups, we would love it. Thanks!

let him out!

2011-02-02T09:25:00.001-08:00

Jean Seberg

2011-01-31T17:45:00.000-08:00

Dali and flying cats

2011-01-30T17:07:00.001-08:00

A step in the right direction

2011-01-29T21:42:00.000-08:00

Oprah and 378 staffers go vegan for one week