In 2003, police in Warwickshire , England , opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog.. It had been locked in the shed and abandoned. It was dirty and malnourished, and had clearly been abused.
In an act of kindness, the police took the dog, which was a Greyhound female, to the nearby Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, run by a man named Geoff Grewcock and known as a willing haven for Animals abandoned, orphaned or otherwise in need.
Geoffand the other sanctuary staff went to work with two aims to restore the dog to full health, and to win her trust. It took several weeks, but eventually both goals were achieved.
They named her Jasmine, and they started to think about finding her an adoptive home.
But Jasmine had other ideas. No-one remembers now how it began, but she started welcoming all Animal arrivals at the sanctuary. It wouldn't matter if it was a puppy, a fox cub, a rabbit or, any other lost or hurting Animal, Jasmine would peer into the box or cage and, where possible, deliver a welcoming lick.
Geoff relates one of the early incidents. "We had two puppies that had been abandoned by a nearby railway line. One was a Lakeland Terrier cross and another was a Jack Russell Doberman cross. They were tiny when they arrived at the centre and Jasmine approached them and grabbed one by the scruff of the neck in her mouth and put him on the settee. Then she fetched the other one and sat down with them, cuddling them."
"But she is like that with all of our animals, even the rabbits. She takes all the stress out of them and it helps them to not only feel close to her but to settle into their new surroundings.
"She has done the same with the fox and badger cubs, she licks the rabbits and guinea pigs and even lets the birds perch on the bridge of her nose."
Jasmine, the timid, abused, deserted waif, became the animal sanctuary's resident surrogate mother, a role for which she might have been born. The list of orphaned and abandoned youngsters she has cared for comprises five fox cubs, four badger cubs, 15 chicks, eight guinea pigs, two stray puppies and 15 rabbits.
And one roe deer fawn. Tiny Bramble, 11 weeks old, was found semi-conscious in a field. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, Jasmine cuddled up to her to keep her warm, and then went into the full foster mum role. Jasmine the greyhound showers Bramble the Roe deer with affection and makes sure nothing is matted.
"They are inseparable," says Geoff "Bramble walks between her legs and they keep kissing each other. They walk together round the sanctuary.
It's a real treat to see them."
Jasmine will continue to care for Bramble until she is old enough to be returned to woodland life. When that happens, Jasmine will not be lonely. She will be too busy showering love and affection on the next Orphan or victim of abuse.
From left, Toby, a stray Lakeland dog; Bramble, orphaned Roe deer; Buster, a stray Jack Russell; a dumped rabbit; Sky, an injured barn owl; and Jasmine with a Mother's heart doing best what a caring Mother would do...
Consider alternatives to veterinary care. If you can’t afford vet fees, check out humane society or university veterinary clinics which may offer thriftier medical services than private practitioners.
Look out for specials such as reduced veterinary-service events sponsored by government agencies or pet stores. Also, some vets will give you a discount if you bring in several pets at once, so bringing in the whole brood routine check-ups and inoculations will save you time and money
Tell your vet if your pet is a stray. Many vets offer a discount if a pet was an abandoned or homeless creature that you rescued. The discount is usually at least 10 percent off.
Seniors should also ask their vets about discounts. Some vets offer seniors discounts as high as 20 percent!
Reproductive reasons aside, spaying or neutering your pet decreases its chances of developing a number of illnesses.
Keep track of your pet’s records such as inoculations and other health-care services. If you switch vets, you’ll avoid having costly procedures repeated.
Be selective about follow-up care. Don't automatically follow up with expensive emergency-hospital staff (if you can avoid it.). See if you can instead follow up with your regular vet during normal business hours.
Learn what constitutes a true emergency situation. For example, weakness and difficulty in breathing is an emergency.
Consider purchasing pet health insurance. It works in much the same way as it does for people -- there's generally a deductible, a co-pay or both, and forms to be filled out
Don’t settle for prices; shop around for medicines, online and locally.
Seek a second opinion when your vet suggests a pricey procedure.
Brush your pet’s pearly whites! Not only will your pet's teeth suffer if you don't -- it can seriously affect your pet’s overall health. Oral bacteria can lead to serious problems and complications.
Ask your vet for samples.
Consider your pet’s diet. Upgrading to higher-quality premium foods can pay off in health dividends.
Take advantage of the free resources offered by your local pet-supply store. Their personnel tend to be animal lovers with a fairly good knowledge regarding a variety of pets.
Read, listen and watch. Take advantage of other free resources, such as pet publications, informative email subscriptions, and TV and radio programs.
Does anyone have an eco-friendly tip(s) to prevent quail from digging up a garden? I do not wish to hurt the birds, or any other birds that come to eat the feed I put out. Just to protect the bulbs and other plants I have planted.
They not only enjoy the new tender shoots from the bulbs, but from other flowering plants as well as the come up from the ground.
I have seen different types of netting to protect the plants from birds, ( though worried the little birds may get caught up in it ), so looking for any other tips anyone may have as well.
PLEASE go to this site and vote for Eastern Washington Parrot Rescue. If EWPR gets enough votes, it could win $5,000.00, which would be wonderful for the rescued parrots! We are still in need of that aviary, and this aviary would be very helpful during any disaster.
SEROUSLY, THIS IS FROM A CARE2 FRIEND: MY GRANDSON IS MISSING PLEASE PASS THIS ON
Caring People of Care 2~
This is a situation that perhaps we could help Justin , his family and those who love him.
His Grandmother is a Member of Care2
Will you take the time to forward to your circle of friends? After all, is that not why we have our Care2 friends? AND, if this is not a time to show that WE DO CARE, then, I ask:
WHEN WOULD?
Please.
Always, Mo A.
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My grandson Justin is missing. This is NOT a hoax. Please pass this on to anyone and everyone in your address books. I sure would appreciate it. They live in North Carolina, but you never know. Someone has to know something.
Earth Day- April 22. Won't you please watch these three documentary movies (very disturbing, BUT... the real truth about the state of our planet). Surely, there must be one small thing you can do this year to make a positive impact on our planet. Thankx for your time...
EARTHLINGS is a feature length documentary about humanity's absolute dependence on animals (for pets, food, clothing, entertainment, and scientific research) but also illustrates our complete disrespect for these so-called "non-human providers." The film is narrated by Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix (GLADIATOR) and features music by the critically acclaimed platinum artist Moby.
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Please make yourself a note to schedule 2 minutes on Tues. April 22 "to stop & genuinely focus on the feeling of appreciation & gratitude for our beautiful planet."
=== WHY APPRECIATION ? ===
"Appreciation is a powerful emotion with scientifically proven benefits. This one emotion has been shown to positively impact our entire system - from our attitudes & immune system to our heart & mental clarity.
Appreciation means to be thankful, or express feelings of admiration, approval & gratitude. It also means something has increased in value. By consciously applying appreciation, the value of your life & relationships increase. The bottom line is that we take better care of the things we appreciate. The more we focus on appreciation for our planet, the more we'll value & care for our planet."
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"The habit of ignoring Nature is deeply implanted in our times. This attitude reminds me of people who never look you in the eye; I find them disturbing and always have to look away."
— Marc Chagall
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