Good Friday is always a day for reflection in our house. A day to remember why Jesus died for all of us, and how we are living our lives. So, I want to share this wonderful example of how animals can get along way better than humans. I ask you, who are the compassionate ones, animals or humans?
Meet Jasmine, the rescue dog who has become a surrogate mother for the 50th time
When Jasmine the abandoned greyhound arrived at a wildlife sanctuary shivering and desperate for food, she needed all the love in the world to nurse her back to full health.
Now it appears the kindness and patience shown to her has rubbed off - for the rescue dog has become a surrogate mother for the 50th time.
Seven-year-old Jasmine is currently caring for tiny Bramble, an 11-week-old roe deer fawn found semi-conscious in a nearby field.
She cuddles up to her to keep her warm, showers her with affection and makes sure nothing is matted in her fur. In short, the perfect foster mum.
But then again, she has had plenty of practice, having cared for five fox cubs, four badger cubs, 15 chicks, eight guinea pigs, two stray puppies and even 15 rabbits.
Some people could not believe this could be possible and some thought this picture had been photo shopped:
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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.
Just another example of why I love greyhounds. They are the most amazing dogs; smart, gentle, quiet, and they love kids. Considering the lives many of them endure at the tracks, it is truly an indication of the heart these dogs have that they remain gentle companions, of not just humans but other living things that come into their lives.
After the sorrow of yesterday, I hope this serves as a reminder that we can all get along when it really matters.
4 comments:
In the real world, animals tear each other apart in order to survive.
Dogs are domesticated servants to mankind. Your analogy is quite childish. Perhaps if you really thought about the message of Easter, you would realize that your interest in dogs masks your hatred for humanity. Don't feel too badly, this is typical behavior for the underdeveloped consciousness of the conservative mind.
On my walk today, I watched 2 dogs corner and nearly kill a wild rabbit. The owners ( humans ) stepped in and saved the bunny.
Martin, you are a very unhappy and unfulfiled person. I feel very sorry for you.
You are not entirely correct, you know. Some animals do adopt others. They only tear each other apart for food. Most of the time, they leave each other alone. Walk through a forest sometime - I do a lot of hiking - and you'll see lots of animals living side by side and not tearing each other apart.
Hunter's analogy was not childish in the least - you, on the other hand, are incapable of seeing the real message.
BTW - you are a fool.
East of Eden,
I'm quite full filled however I'm not sure if any of us can claim to be truly fulfiled.
Well said, EE!
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