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Topic: please: only topics for this group! - read before posting anything

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Little L.	please: only topics for this group! - read before posting anything October 28, 2004 11:19 PM Hello everyone I am very happy that this group has grown so well, and that many people openly want to share their thoughts and feelings about their animal of their heart. I'm also happy that people help eachother finding their animal, or helping with other stuff about Our Animal. BUT I sometimes see that people write about things that do not belong in this group, like animal rights, animal testing, slaughter etc. Understand me well: I am a vegetarian (well, almost...) and I strongly believe in animal rights. I don't use 'normal' cosmetic (tested on animals) etc etc. But the place for these messages is not here. They can be posted in other groups ... I have seen more than 20 groups in the 'animals & pets' part about activism! In order to get only messages which belong here, I will delete messages that don't in one week. It will be easier for new people to find out what this group is about, and to respond to the threads. I hope I am not insulting anyone ... it is not my purpose to do so. Please view the threads or topics you wrote, and copy them to the right group. Thank you all! Mirjam / Little Lioness [ send green star]
Stephen W.	The purpose - intention - of this group October 30, 2004 10:16 AM is to explore our very personal and intimate experiences of the animal of our heart, and what these experiences teach us about being human, in a 'greater than' human context. To me, this is a sacred/spiritual affair - not just 'I have always related to...' or 'my favourite animal is'. Animal totems are appropriate here. Our inner relationship with animals is appropriate here. The wonderful, or not so wonderful, world of other animals belongs on other sites - so I agree with Mirjam that we would like you to consider carefully when you write to this group. Thanks Love n' polar hugs [ send green star]
	October 30, 2004 11:27 AM I agree too [ send green star] [ accepted]
TinyTina D.	October 30, 2004 11:20 PM this is what needs to be done, and I am not offended. Each to their own opinion but in the correct area. I agree with you completely. I read more than post but wanted you to know you have my support completely. The subject heading is so CLEAR. Love Christine from down under [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cathy W.	An eagle soars November 01, 2004 6:19 AM I suppose if I have to choose an animal I feel I can identify with most, it would be the majestic eagle. I like to think I am considered to be brave and worthy. And that despite all of man's efforts, I can be resilient. That I could be an intercessor to the Gods for mankind. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Mel D.	renewing topic January 05, 2005 2:10 PM [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jandi SOFTWINGS D.	Re: the Mini-Schnauzer of my heart. January 31, 2005 3:55 PM Hi, I am Jan D. I am trying go get through this awful time of loss..My mini-schnauzer, who's name is Shaina Punim...(means Pretty Face) I had to put her to sleep at the Vets on Christmas EVe. She was 14 years and 3 months old....She lived the last 13 months (which I hear is not usual) because I gave her such love and she loved me and the doctor was amazed she hung on so long....She was on 5 medicines for severe heart failure. She (hate to say was) a silver and white beautiful doll of a dog. She had her ears (I would never crop them) and they were pink inside...and when she had her mouth open you could see a beautiful mauve pink tongue and beautiful straight white teeth. She had a soft baby pink colored tummy. And she had a beard of white and a mustache of white and white eyebrows...and black eyeliner around her beautiful big brown eyes..and the longest black lashes...like about 1 and 1/2 inches long at the edges...she had liner around her lips...all so beautiful... She was brave and she was loving...and so funny...and loved to play...and when I had a car accident....she (not the doctors who said it couln't be done) she was my therapist and straigntened my left arm because it was bent like in the old mummy movie...and she pulled with her toys and pulled and it took months...but my left arm was then perfect....because of her. She was only a pup of 2 years old then.. She loved to run fast....and she was a talker...she would woo wooo wooo at anyone that came near us. She was an excellent guard dog...till the very end..even if she could hardly breathe. She traveled well.....and I took her on trips back and forth to Arizona to visit friends....she knew when the motor slowed down at the truck stops...she would put her head up and get all excited to go out and wee and see what was going on... I love her so much and miss her so much I can hardly stand it.... On the care2 network, I have found friends that have comforted me like no where else. My Shaina Punim, was my love...my companion....two men have come and gone....and she remained my true companion. She knew all her toys by name...and she knew if I spelled something..what It was...like L.e.a.s.h. and b.o.n.e. , that meant her treat...and she knew so much..she even would try her hardest to say I LOve you ....after I would say it to her...It came out Wyyyy Waaaa Wooooooo.....no kidding. I loved to pet her tummy ...her warm pink tummy. And after she would be groomed she would just be so proud of herself and love it. She was always good for the groomers...she was a good girl. Thank you for hearing me out. I may remember some stories some other time... did I do ok? love to all, and ((hugs)) Jan D. in Burbank [ send green star] [ accepted]
Stephen W.	'Copied from another thread - relevant for you' February 05, 2005 8:46 AM Hi from a Polar Bear Supporting Mirjam's point - we set up this group specifically to investigate a psychological-emotional/spiritual/physical link between us and our animals - in her case a 2 month old lioness cub, in my case a very large female polar bear: neither of which have a separate existence in the 'real world'. The world of the animal of your heart is not about physical animals we love - like my cat Fadi - who exist independently of us, however much we love them and they need our help. It is about this curious psychological link that we, and a few others have formed with our animals. If these threads get filled with people telling us about their favourite pets/animals in the 'real' world, we are repeatedly distracted from the intention of the group - which is to investigate an apparently rare and fascinating subject in the depth it requires. So please, however sympathetic we may feel towards your situation and want to help, please try to understand that your input is not helping our enquiry into a matter which is also very serious to us.. love n' harmony [ send green star]
Karen C.	Hello all! April 19, 2005 9:56 AM I'm new to this group today. I have always felt a few animals resting in my soul. Sometimes when I need sight I feel like a humming bird. Then, when I need my own space it is usually the heron. When I feel zaney(which is agreat deal of the time) I am the dolphin. Or, when I need to use my brain, it is the elephant. Protective, I am the wolf. Turtles are always swimming around, too! I love and treasure all creatures, so, it really doesn't matter which one is in my orbit. Am I an animal "Sybil"? Or.....................? Any sugestions? [ send green star] [ accepted]
Little L.	welcome April 19, 2005 11:49 AM Welcome Karen! Thank you for joining the group and writing! You really know a lot of animals to give you something special! Can you tell us more about your relationship with them? Do you feel them as being separate, or integrated in you, are they you at certain moments, or are they outside of you? etc .... Mirjam / Little Lioness [ send green star]
Jandi SOFTWINGS D.	i am sorry....i didn't know....so here is animal of my heart. April 30, 2005 6:28 PM I have always loved the wolf. I really think they are not only beautiful ...but so intelligent and wonderful animals.. it makes me angry when i hear that people kill them ...they are Gods creatures and are wonderful. jandi [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dana F.	May 04, 2005 7:07 AM I'd say if I were to fulfill a desire it would be to pet and roll with a snow leopard. Hopefully someone would get some pics of it for me too. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jeremy H.	Hi May 24, 2005 9:08 AM Hi every one i was looking through groups and found this on and i thought it seemed like a good group, i look forword to talking to all of you soon [ send green star] [ accepted]
Little L.	welcome May 25, 2005 12:52 AM welcome Jandi, Dana and Jeremy! I'm glad you joined this group. Please reply to other threads, to tell us about the meaning of your animal(s). Little Lioness [ send green star]
Kathryn A.	Animals July 13, 2005 7:04 AM I have to say that Horses have always been my favorite animal. I had a horse when I was a teenager and decided at that time I could relate to them. Reuben was my best friend. He would stand over me when I cried and nuzzle me to comfort me. I have never met a horse that I didn't love. I trained them for a while and when I got married and had kids my dream of owning a ranch just started slipping away. I pray that one day my dream of owning a horse ranch will come true. Luckily, my two daughters share the same love that I do. So today, I have cats to keep me company until the day I will be able to ride again. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Erin M.	the animal of my heart... August 03, 2005 11:26 AM I'd never heard it put that way before but it is exactly what the Wolf is to me...not only is it my favorite animal and one I feel a great compassion and respect for and connection with...but it is also (I believe) a part of my soul. To me, it feels like it is most probably a female white wolf, but I'm not 100% sure. She is completely integrated with me. Most of the time I feel and act human but there are times when she comes forward and I get these thoughts and urges to do wolfish things...such as howl, move around on all fours or just be outside and run (most of the time I suppress these urges). I also find myself supressing wolf-like vocalizations like snarling, whining etc. Has anyone else experienced similar things or am I just completely nuts?? Anyway, the wolf is definitely the animal of my heart. She is a part of me and she is always there for me. She is my Guide, my Teacher, my Comfort and Warmth...she is my Spirit...This seems like a wonderful group...a place to talk with others who feel the same way... and I hope I am welcome here ~Erin~ [ send green star] [ accepted]
Chris B.	August 03, 2005 12:29 PM No i don't think that you're nuts. I find myself acting like an orangutan all the time. When i go swimming at the creek near where i live i sit on a tree or on the rocks. My mom insists i came from the zoo or something. I have loved monkeys and apes for as long as i can remember, especially orangs. That's why orangs are the animal of my heart. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Little L.	welcome August 03, 2005 12:52 PM Kathryn, Erin and Chris! welcome in this group. I feel like a little Lioness sometimes , as a matter of fact quite often when I am in Stephen's company! I am happy that you can relate to that, when you sometimes feel and act like the Wolf or Orangutan. For how long has this been so in your life? With me it started when I was about 7, though I never showed others until two years ago (I am 38 .. since today actually ) Mirjam / Little Lioness [ send green star]
Erin M.	August 04, 2005 7:37 AM I believe that the wolf has always been with me but has just recently (in the past few years) begun to assert herself...either that or I am just beginning to recognize and acknowledge her...so to answer your question, the wolf has only truly been a part of my life for a few years now I'm glad others have experienced similar things...it makes me feel a little better about my sanity...not a lot, but a little By the way Little Lioness... howls and wolf nuzzles ~Erin~ [ send green star] [ accepted]
Little L.	prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr August 04, 2005 11:59 AM Thank you for your birthdaywish, Erin! How did you find out? And uh ... your not at all insane, you know! Or else I would be, also Mirjam / Little Lioness [ send green star]
Christine A.	August 04, 2005 12:36 PM It's been awhile since I've been on here. I'm glad this subject came up. For a long time I considered the Cougar as the animal of my heart. But I think it really is a bear. Not just any bear, either a Kodiak bear or a grizzly bear. The really big bears. Once I was in a therapy group, and the therapists asked us to make a "safe place" in our minds. In my space, I came across a bear who acted as a protector for me. IN the background were a couple of wolves. So,I guess it's the bear with wolves and cougars not far away. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Chris B.	August 05, 2005 9:20 AM I've always been a hyper child so it's hard to say when i really felt the orang in me. For as long as I can remeber i have had a little orang floating around in me. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Stephen W.	Not insane August 08, 2005 4:31 PM I can confirm that Little Lioness is far from being insane, as none of you are... an ability to relate to an animal within us is a fantastic gift and the more I discover, the more I appreciate just how valuable it can be for us... I have recently linked to my tiger within me (power, from my solar plexus); an amazing experience, uplifting, exciting and helped me grow! love and energy [ send green star]
Jemm M.	Well, a few anyway! August 08, 2005 6:23 PM I am a newbie to the group and send my greetings to all of you. For me, after reading all of your comments, now I honestly think there are dozens of animals of my heart. lol I have a lion in me in my heart, for I can roar when pushed to; a wolf who loves walking in the mountains, prairies, woods; a turtle who is slow on deciding where it will go, but deliberate; a dog who loves to play with the one he/she loves; a horse who loves his owner and loves to go for long scenic rides; a beautiful colored wild bird who sings sweet melodies and flys at a whim with total freedom; and last but not least a lizard who watches, observes, basks, enjoys the sun so much and is relaxed, yet more intelligent then we give them credit for. Gee....... Do you suppose all those animals could live in my heart??? [ send green star] [ accepted]
Connie P.	August 08, 2005 6:40 PM Tigers are my passion they are amazing and strong cats. I love them all. [ send green star] [ accepted]
	The animal within me February 17, 2007 12:05 AM Hi, I'm new to this group but I really loved the posts. The animal I most identify with is the tiger and I love them too. They are strong hearted, determined, loners or travel with maybe two or three others. The mothers are completly devoted to their young. I relate in most of the behavior of a tiger, especially independence. I hope this is okay, I mean the post.Thank you [ send green star] [ accepted]