Inspirational Pets
Inspirational Pets: Pets often hold a
special place in the hearts of their owners as loving
companions, best friends, and sometimes even lifesavers. We
asked Beliefnet readers to tell us why their pets were so
special, and the responses were overwhelming. From Charlie
the collie who "melts negative energy," to Sheena the
shepherd who saved a toddler from a rattlesnake, to Casey
the cat who attends weddings, these amazing pets will warm
your heart. You can learn more at
www.beliefnet.com.
He Helped Me Sing Again: "[My dog Thor]
helped me to sing and dance again, get outside and back to
my country-girl roots where I've rediscovered my love of
photography and writing. When I was filled with self-doubt
and insecurities, he would sit up on the couch next to me
and look me straight in the eyes as if to say. 'Hey there! I
know you, and I love you.' I only need to look at him, into
his sweet, loving eyes, to be reminded that there is a God
(or some higher power) watching out for all of us who sent
this darling creature to me' and I'll bet that divine being
has a pet too." 'Sandra
The Fighting Has Stopped: "My husband was
trucking for a few years and was away a lot. I was alone
quite a bit and when we were together, we would fight. One
day I saw this ad about a Maltese for sale. We named her
Angel. She is as pure white as an angel and has brought so
much joy to the two of us. I had her to keep me company and
when my husband came home she was there to meet him at the
door. The fighting has stopped and we have so much fun with
Angel. My husband said the other day that he could never
imagine loving a dog so much." 'Anne-Marie L.
I'm in the Same Spot She Is: "Fluffy is six
years old and she has health problems. I too have many
medical ailments of my own, and coincidentally, they are
very similar to Fluffy's. She has shown me that having
medical problems isn't the end of the world. I love her just
as much. That made me realize that I am in the exact same
spot as she is. No matter what I may face due to my health,
people around me --friends and family as well as Jesus--
love me just the same." 'Athenia P.
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He Brought Light Back Into My Life: "I
found out I was pregnant with twins. 'Three months into my
pregnancy I miscarried one child, and lost the next the
following week. Heartbroken, I saw no reason to live. I
could not believe my body could hold so many tears. It was
then that we adopted a Rottweiler puppy whom we named
'Kurgan.' I fell in love with this little man and he brought
a light back into my life that I thought had gone out after
losing my twins. 'he was born on October 18, the night I
miscarried my second child. He truly is my baby." 'Lisa P.
A Love Sponge: "I often think of Charlie as
angelic because he is such a love sponge. If ever there are
negative issues or voices being displayed within the family,
he is the first to literally come between people to separate
them as if to say, 'This isn't the way to love each other!'
And when I feel blue, I often will go hug Charlie. His fur
is so thick, it almost acts like a place where all negative
energies are absorbed and melted away!" 'Dinah K.
Heaven Spelled Backwards: "My kitty Nevaeh
(Heaven spelled backwards) is a super big blessing to me! I
found her online after I was done mourning the loss of my
Persian cat Tatty, who I had for 9 years. I thought I would
never again get another cat. I didn't want to ever feel that
pain of losing one again. Nonetheless, I changed my mind.
She has helped me through some of the worst, toughest
moments that I have been through. Although she can be
somewhat bratty, I know that God had a hand in putting us
together." 'Melanie C.
She Saved My Kids: "My first child, Olivia,
was 18 months old and toddling around the yard. All of a
sudden [our dog] Sheena started barking ferociously and
started knocking Olivia down. This was very strange behavior
for Sheena. Sheena had put herself between Olivia and a
copperhead snake and was trying to keep her safe. When [my
son] Morgan was about 2 years old, he wandered out to the
road. Sheena was on duty. She immediately went out to the
road, took Morgan's clothes in her mouth and dragged him
back into the yard, all before I could even make it to the
road. This is twice that she has saved my kids." 'Sherry H.
She Channels Away My Pain: "When I am in
deep despair [my cat Raven] lies in my lap or on my legs as
if to draw away the pain like a poultice. I only hope that
she is acting as a conduit to channel away the pain and
keeps none of it. She is gifted and a blessing to me and
others who know her." 'Mark H.
A Reminder of God's Love: "Her temperament
is so gentle and loving that she automatically attracts love
from all she comes in contact with. I desire to adore God as
Daisy adores me. She is always 'smiling' and enthralled when
she hears even my presence where she is located. The
forgiveness my pet renders is reflective of the forgiveness
God gives to me and all others." 'David W.
I Almost Lost My Son: "I had just had my
second child, a baby boy named Daniel. I laid him in his
crib for the night and I too retired. In the middle of the
night, my cat Peeper came into my room and jumped on the
bed, meowing loudly and walking on me. When I sat up she ran
to the bedroom door, still meowing and acting strange. She
led me to my son's room. When I touched Daniel he took a
loud gasping breath. I believe I almost lost my son to SIDS
that night." 'Donna C.
A Chaplain's Angel: "Fantasia became our
angel. I have always said that my pets are my angels. In my
most troubling times God has always found a way of blessing
me with a pet in need. 'Fan' needed us and I needed her."
'Terri Z., chaplain
He Makes Us Smile: "We love Picasso and
Tomasa the dog, they love each other very much. We think
that Picasso is a pet angel, since he makes us smile and
gather around him all the time." 'Anna R.