The disturbing reality of dog fighting

I have a few passions in life.  Animal rescue is one of them.  The greatest of them.  I believe in speaking for those who do not have a voice of their own and fighting for them so they are no longer forced to fight.  I have cared for and loved a great many breeds in my many years.  Some as family members, some as fosters, and some as ones whom simply needed an advocate.  To me it's time well spent with so many rich rewards and an endless amount of love.  There are also quite a few tears.  Today I share one such soul whom needs all of our help and love:

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 This is the disturbing reality of dog fighting. Our sweet Romeo has been picked up from a 24hr vet in Yonkers, NY and he is currently on his way to Grady Animal Hospital. They are waiting patiently for him to arrive so they can analyze his injuries and give him the medical attention that he needs. 🐾

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Candles Burning Bright

So we have new neighbours, Dick and Jane we shall call them. They stared at me like I was the crazy neighbour they will one day blog about.  Which we all know may have some truth to, if I am to be honest.  They stood by there back sliding door with looks of bewilderment upon their faces when I took my adorable Monster out for his backyard session.  To be fair he is tiny and it was dark so they, I am certain didn't see anything but some strange woman standing in the backyard with a flashlight seemingly searching for nothing whilst talking to herself.

I was hoping when I took my land shark, Mako out that they wouldn't be standing around staring as Mako can be difficult with new people. (more on that later)  I got my wish, and so much more.  Dick and Jane were certainly not standing and staring at anyone.  All of the lights in the house were off, except those brightly burning candles in the bedroom if all indications are to be held as true.  It was exceptionally dark and I did my best to keep Mako quiet as it was around the midnight hour and most were sleeping.  I do try to be a respectful neighbour.

This evening however, I couldn't help myself.  I yelled hello to Dick and Jane as there bedroom window was open and they were clearly wide awake.  I, being a good neighbour offered them curtains.  Curtains, like fences are good!  Always leave room in your budget for curtains!  However I believe Dick was too busy learning to snorkel while Jane repeated, often, and loudly explicit directions to be ready for our midnight  meet and greet.

Mako didn't growl at them so I see it as a win.

Try Something New

I rather enjoy trying new things.  Of course where those new things are food related, all the better!  I had spotted a bag of cookies that reminded me of ones I used to make as a young girl.  I smiled and put them in my cart without much more though.  They'll be a nice little treat for Esme and I, I mused. Upon making it home and greeting everyone I was spoiled by Esme's comfort food night.  Inside outside grilled cheese!  These grilled sandwiches are a little decadent slice of heaven, and no you do not need more than one and you are stuffed, much like the sandwich.

We both laughed and reminisced about our days.  Touched on what were the New Years plans.  I made tea and grabbed our after dinner treat ready to relax and quite possibly nosh away on the entire bag of cookies while embracing a few hours of sloth.   I give Esme a bite of  cookie as she is prone to being difficult in getting to try new things.  The cookie was soft and chewy with toffee bits...the texture was a little different but overall I liked them!  Within 5 seconds Esme began making this face, that face that tells me shes about to be difficult.  Staring at me out of the corner of her eye, she lifted the package and began to read it.  My immediate response was "what!?!?"

Once again Esme can be difficult in the food department.  So when she began to smile my heart lifted in joy, as she said "I think I found my new favourite food."  I mentally gave myself a high 5, was impressed at her growth thinking to myself "oh cool she's really liking them..."
Her smile grew and her smartassed nature completely took over.  "Gluten. Gluten is my new favourite food."

That's my kid.

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