"The Soulful Wisdom of MUTTS"

MUTTS © Patrick McDonnell, Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

You never know where you’re going to find your soul’s wisdom. Sometimes it can even show up on the comics page! That’s where I discovered mine recently when I read Mutts. www.mutts.com

If you’re familiar with this wonderful comic strip, you’ll know why it’s one of my favorites. It’s a hilarious and often heartwarming commentary on life and the goings on in the world through the voice of many endearing characters led by: Earl—the sweetest mutt with a big heart, and Mooch—a very canny and intuitive cat.

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A Gentle Giant Who Can See Again

I was just sitting down to read a recent edition of my quarterly newsletter from the New Hampshire SPCA and who do I see featured on the back cover? It’s Koda and me!

As you know, I’ve been a supporter of this wonderful organization and its loving staff for over a decade, and also established The Koda Fund with them to help offer lifesaving medical treatment for animals in need.

I’m not kidding here. This latest article they wrote brought me to tears. In it, NHSPCA’s amazing special events and sponsorship manager Julie Halama wrote about the Zoom gathering I hosted earlier this year.

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5 Tips for Ensuring Your Pet Has a Clean and Nutritious Diet

Your pet is more than a mere companion. They’re family. As such, they deserve the most nourishing meals you can provide. The right food can go far in giving your best friend a long and active life.

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Mark Nepo's Weekly Reflection: The Mute Sage

When the jar fell off the counter
and broke, our dog went to lick up
the honey but we were afraid she’d
cut herself on the broken glass.

You kept her back while I swept
up the slivers. Later that night,
it occurred to me that this is
what it is to be human: always
going for the honey while
tiptoeing around the glass.

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Do You Talk to Your Pet?

Animals touch our lives as well as our hearts and souls—whether they have fins, wings or fur, two legs or four. They love us unconditionally, teach us to play, but most important, show us how to live in the present moment.

Many of you already know much I love animals. One beautiful puppy—Koda—changed my world more than a decade ago. He has taught me so much, and because of him, I’ve given my time freely to animal charities and set up the highly successful Koda Fund. I’m a true believer in giving back for all the blessings these animals have given me.

We may be uniquely distinctive and individual souls, but there’s a commonality that binds us together—a spiritual force. The same energy that creates the stars in the sky, the same energy that courses through the Universe, is in each and every one of us…and that includes animals. As sentient beings, we’re all connected.

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5 Simple Secrets To Responsible Dog Parenting

Bringing a pet home is a responsibility, just like raising a baby. The pet deserves all the love, care, and attention you can give, but some dog owners take things for granted. Failing to do your bit for your canine companion can have dire implications. Dogs easily fall prey to health issues and anxiety when they are ignored, and it is the last thing any pet parent would want to deal with. Fortunately, responsible pet parenting is not a lot of work. Just a little care mixed with lots of love can go a long way in keeping the canine healthy and happy over the years. Let us unveil some simple secrets that can help.

Make it a part of the family

Dog ownership is about adopting a new member for your family, so you must consider it as a commitment. Ensure that your family is happy with the decision. It expects warmth and companionship from everyone in the house, and it should get enough of both. When you bring a dog home, make sure that you have enough room indoors and in your family’s hearts.

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