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EFT was originally developed to reduce the therapy process from months/years down to minutes/hours. As emotional problems faded, both physical health and personal performance improved (often dramatically). As a result, EFT is spreading quickly among the healing community. It is an emotional version of acupressure wherein certain meridian release points are gently stimulated by tapping on them with the fingertips.







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Love and the Seeing Eye Cat

Here's an extraordinary photo & message by Terry Burns of Middleburg, Pennsylvania, about love and dedication.  It shows a cat that helps a blind and deaf dog.  Very moving.

Cashew, my 14 year old yellow Lab, is blind and deaf.  Her best friend is Libby, 7, her seeing eye cat.  Libby steers Cashew away from obstacles and leads her to her food.  Every night she sleeps next to her.  The only time they're apart is when we take Cashew out for a walk.  Without this cat, we know Cashew would be lost and very, very lonely indeed.  It's amazing but true: This is one animal who knows what needs to be done and does it day in and day out for her friend.

Comments

 

Lisa O´Sullivan (Barcelona) said:

That is sooo lovely & I think its what we all need in our lives, someone who is just there for us un-conditionally to help us & love us :) I am very fortunate enough to have some friends like this & I hope you are all too. Keep smiling as we all have something to smile about if we really think about it :)
February 8, 2007 4:49 AM
 

Colleen Brown, Portland, Victoria, Australia said:

After a busy day as a school counsellor this story brought me back to base. I love animals, particularly cats and I am feeling, warm and fuzzy. Thank you
February 8, 2007 7:31 PM
 

Claudia Maurer, Beaverton, Oregon said:

Love knows no limit and its gift is never ending; thank you for sharing this love with me:)
February 8, 2007 7:46 PM
 

Becky Becktold (Michigan, USA) said:

What a beautiful story. Since my own discovery of the law of attraction and EFT, I've learned to be grateful for so many things.  I'm especially grateful for spirit-filled stories about the exchange of unconditional love.  Agape love, for sure.
February 8, 2007 7:48 PM
 

Carole Houle, North Carolina, USA said:

This touched my soul....Perfect example of Unconditional Love that we humans need to have more of in our lives.  Wish everyone everwhere could see this story as it crosses all barriers and if everyone could feel the love here it would go a long way toward World Peace.

Thank you so much for sharing.  
February 8, 2007 8:00 PM
 

Jennifer Harris New South Wlaes, Autralia said:

When I was a little girl my uncle told me about a cat who used to be the eyes for a dog near his home in Sydney. I was very impressed then and I am doubly moved now in my mid life. It is a priviledge to observe such devotion. It is important to note that there is no "racial" barrier (dogs and cats that is) here. How special. Thank you for the story and photo. Divine blessings to you and the pets and bless you for sharing.
February 8, 2007 8:22 PM
 

Annette Vaillancourt, Carbondale, Illinois said:

Something that this story reinforces that I've learned with EFT, is that giving is receiving!  

Thanks for this Gary!
February 8, 2007 8:35 PM
 

Fred Olsen III, Milwaukee, WI, USA said:

Thank you so much for including the link to this story in the e-mail.

I really need this sort of thing to help keep me going.

It's beautiful.  I'm going to share this far and wide.
February 8, 2007 8:39 PM
 

Charles Knouse said:

What a wonderful story. It is interesting to me that these two animals, so unlike, so traditionally enemies, and without much if anything in the way of language - that we know - should so easily share such a mutually caring friendship. I also think it is interesting that we have a golden lab that also has one of our cats as her best friend; they sleep together also. Although, in our case there seems to be an ulterior motive on the part of the cat, who nurses on our female lab daily! That's one cat who knows how to get some milk.
February 8, 2007 8:55 PM
 

Lisa Alexander, Watertown, MA, USA said:

That's a beautiful story, so sweet.  I've seen my cats look out for other cats (e.g., someone else's or abandoned cats) and bring them to my house to get a meal and even go out to look for them when it's cold outside, but a cat with a dog, that is precious.  Thank you :-)
Lisa
February 8, 2007 8:57 PM
 

Rose Smith. Coffs Harbour, Australia said:

If cats and dogs can bond in such a loving way, why can't we as humans put aside our prejudices too?  We can look to our pets to teach us about unconditional love.  I'm tapping for love across all boundaries! Thank you for this inspiring story!  My great dane Vivianne died on the operating table giving birth to 11 puppies, however my 1 year old teenage cat Paxiboy adopted them.  He wasn't much more than a kitten himself, but he slept with those tiny pups, comforting them & trying to be their mother.  
February 8, 2007 9:03 PM
 

Andrea Amador said:

As I gaze at this picture my heart fills with gratitude and hope. This is such a beautiful symbol of unconditional love, and the innocence and purity of God’s precious and gentle creatures. I feel inspired to share a story and would deeply appreciate your feedback.

For over 15 years, following the birth of my son, PT. I have become allergic to cats.  Having had either cats or dogs around me for the majority of my life prior to meeting my husband, I had presented no symptoms of allergies of any sort until post pregnancy.

However the year prior to PT’s birth, my husband, Angel and I lived together with my three cats who I adored. I had an inkling that Angel was not terribly fond of them, especially since they had run of the house. When PT was born, I began showing signs of bad allergic reactions. We had to make quick plans to have all of the cats adopted. That broke my heart.  In retrospect, my theory is that my body has complied with Angel’s intolerance of cats. Consequently, we've been living pet free for over 15 years. I'm now ready to open my heart agaiin to animals.

Over the years, I’ve used Emotional Freedom Technique several times to deal with the allergic reaction brought on by being in the presence of animals belonging to friend and family members. My results have been inconsistent, sometimes working a miracle and other times I would remain miserable with hives and irritation.

Lately I’ve grown deeply attached to a very special cat.

Recently my 10 year old daughter, Cara fell madly in love with a stray cat that has been coming to our back door for about 2 months. She named him Scary. My husband, Angel and she had been feeding Scary. I never really looked at Scary or paid much attention to him, for fear of getting too attached. Then one day I noticed that he had evidently been declawed. That’s when everything changed for me. As of that night, we've been bringing him into the house for overnight visits.

The long and short of it is that we’ve been getting progressively closer to him. At first, when he came into the house my allergies would act up. I did some tapping and I was better. I noticed that as I made the decision that I wanted to adopt Scary, my allergies have all but disappeared. Now I can pick him up and cuddle with him. I adore him. I've even brought him to the vet for all vacccines and a check up.

However, now my husband who has never suffered from allergies, has had several nights of misery due to scratching and irritation. What could this be? Is it some type of odd transference? I know in my case, the power of my intention to adopt Scary and to give him a home superceded my body’s old memory of any allergic irritation. But what is happening with Angel? For now, we decided to keep Scary off of "Dad's sofa" and keep the boy's areas separate and maintain our vacuuming. Cara will also be able to have him sleep in her room but not on the bed with her.

At present, Scary is still, “on probation” in our home and Angel has set the guidelines as I mentioned above. I have spoken with him and assured him that if we keep Scary, it will be different from when I had the three cats. Now I have a sense of boundaries that I lacked before. That made him feel much better and he decided to take a wait and see approach with the new provisions. Now we're both starting to speak about keeping Scary but I'm worried about Angel's 'phantom' allergic reactions popping up again.

Scary is the most tender and loving cat you’d ever want to meet. I truly love him and I don’t want to lose him but I also don’t want my hubby to be miserable. Although he feeds Scary and is kind to him, Angel has a strong voice and presence. Scary shows signs of being scared of him. I'm certain that he is feeling the pain of being rejected in some way and perhaps is even jealous of the cat. He refuses to do the tapping. Arggh. What can I do?

I've recommended to my daughter, Cara that perhaps we need to change the story that we've been telling ourselves about Scary. Now we'll say, "It's so wonderful that Scary is feeling safer around dad. I think that way Angel won't feel alienated by Scary and the whole family will be together on Scary's adoption into our home. Please feel free to email me at andrea@thejuicywoman.com This is deeply concerning me.

What do you think?


Hugs,

Andrea
February 8, 2007 9:27 PM
 

Liz Fraser said:

I was so touched by this story that I had to write. Thank you for restoring sanity into a day filled with shuffling paper, endless meetings and computer screens. It is wonderful to be reminded that pure, unconditional love crosses all boundaries - racial, religous, political and - as demonstrated in the case of these two beautiful cat and dog souls - even across species. I also was touched by the story of Paixboy the teenage foster catdad to 11 orphaned great dane puppies.
What a demonstration of love for a fellow creature
Now as I sit facing yet more work to be done my heart is now singing. I also had to wipe one or two little tears from the surge of emotion that I felt when I read this story.
February 8, 2007 9:30 PM
 

Eric Sanderson said:

I too was struck by the photo and message. Then I carried on looking at the other features. I was reading Sue Beer's article and doing the exercise on "one-ness". Doesn't she write beautifully. I closed my eyes and imagined what it is to be "at one with myself". The vision was about helping others. A thought popped into my head saying "you're not really good enough to do that". It kept recurring. Then I thought about the cat and realised what one-ness really means.
February 8, 2007 11:55 PM
 

Thandiwe Chappot said:

Thank you so much for sharing such a heartwarming story -- not surprised though because since childhood I've known that ALL life forms everywhere are but the ONE positive energy appearing as infinite many forms, each expressing its purpose perfectly. How we humans can learn from our sibling animals, plants, minerals, elements, universes...!
February 9, 2007 12:48 AM
 

Ann Beirne said:

I am not surprised by this!

When our family dog Henry had a stoke leaving him partially sighted, my Mum's two cats Pickle and Pudding would guide Henry around obstacle in his way, by gently leaning on his front legs on the side he needed to avoid collision.  I am so glad to know that there are other cats out there with a big kind heart.  My present cat William would let my dog Dylan walk into walls if he was blind, he hasn't got a giving nature like Libby, or Pickle and Pudding he is more like Garfield.  I do think Angels sometimes take animal form and if you think about it we are all healers, and perhaps the animals we attract come to the openness we express to help others. William isn't my cat, he was my Mum's we kept him with us when my Mum died.

I just love these heart warming stories they set me up for the day!
February 9, 2007 12:59 AM
 

Carole said:

This truly is an amazing picture, showing that no matter what our differences we can live together, shame we can not All live like this each & everyone of us in our day today lifes.
love & light
February 9, 2007 1:35 AM
 

Carla (Netherlands) said:

What a beatifull picture. Look at that cat, looking so very proud to be helping an other living creature. And also very concentrated and determined. Just being there for someone else. This picture is presenting the feeling you get when you are helping another person.
February 9, 2007 3:17 AM
 

Tina Boni-Reading, PA said:

What a gift, unconditional love shown by a dog and cat who are beautiful loving teachers for us.
February 9, 2007 4:21 AM
 

Marwan Al-Hilali said:

Many Many times, God sends us examples and hints as to how we should seek to establish harmony and realise that we are happiest when we learn true service as an expression of whom we really are. Many of these examples and hints come from within the animal kingdom, creatures that we sometimes consider inferior to ourselves yet they teach us to be truer to our inner realities because for them this is their nature, we on the other hand can choose to be loving...or otherwise
Peace and blessings to All from Baghdad, iraq
February 9, 2007 4:33 AM
 

Pat Carrington from New Jersey said:

This story is such an amazing validation of something that happened when I was a child.
We had adopted a stray tiger-striped kitten I named "Kitty" and we lived in in the country in the summer.  I loved Kitty, but one night we heard terrible cat screeching sounds and my grandmother and I ran out of the house to find that Kitty had been attacked by a marauder cat and one of her eyes had been scratched out - or almost, the eye was actually kind of dangling.  We ruished her to the vet in the morning and I remember holding her in the back seat as my grandmother drove her old station wagon at break neck speed.

The miracle of this was that the vet performed surgery and actually managed to put her eye back into its socket and sew it up somehow so that she could see partially out of that eye when it healed.  Kitty looked a bit cockeyed because of that but she lived an evenful life for 18 years after that.   Even as a child I always thought that her partial loss of vision and the help she was given when she needed it by the caring vet, and by us too I guess, was the reason that she later adopted the role of a "seeing eye dog" for her friend, Jack, who was at the time an aging black poodle.

We lived near a very busy road with cars speeding along it from dawn to dark, and when Jack lost his vision he was a great concern to us - we didn't dare to let him out to wander the grounds as he used to and he was upset by this.  Then we noticed something extraordinary.  Kitty seemed to understand that Jack couldn't see and she began to accompany him everywhere he went, gently guiding him by interjecting her own body between him and any obstacle in his path.  
One day Jack sneaked out of the house when we weren't looking and from an upstairs window I saw him wandering down heading toward the road, he could no longer run but was making his way toward what would have been certain disaster, because I would be unable to get downstai5rs and out of the house fas enough to run to save him from the highway.  However, by the time I got to the front door I saw Kitty take off like a streak, dash to the road and throw herself infront of Jack, forming a solid road block so that he not only stopped dead in his tracks but allowed himself to be guided by her strong pushing and turned around and headed back to the house with her guidance.  
Kitty saved his life this time and I don't know how many other times as well.  When he finally had to be "put down" by the vet who traveled to our garage to do this (Jack was very old and had had a severe heart attack), Kitty went almost beserk and had to be locked out of the garage so the vet could work with the choloroform.  When he died she wouldn't leave his side,and we had to bring food out to her.  Later she would often visit his grave in the back field.  Even as a child I thought that Kitty had been able to understand Jack's blindness because of her own early eye injury.  I was startled to learn by reading the story here that other cats have become seeing eye guides for their dog-friends in the same way. What a lovely cycle of givingness...
February 9, 2007 5:52 AM
 

Mary Guthrie, New Jersey, USA said:

This story is so touching.  The appreciation expressed in the blog is just as touching. Love is the only thing that really matters.
February 9, 2007 6:20 AM
 

Donnette Heard, California,USA said:

Thank you for sharing your story. This morning was what I really needed to get back in touch  with what really matters.
February 9, 2007 6:40 AM
 

Frances said:

Animals remind us that  *love* is our true nature. It's our illusionary self-absorbed Ego that has separated each other.
This *feeling* from this story is a good reminder that life is worth the living, despite all the hardships we may encounter along the way.
February 9, 2007 7:02 AM
 

Henri/France said:

Not really an unusual story. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you believe the old stories about hereditary enmity you are bound to see ample proof of it. If you prefer stories af paradisiac friendship and playful respect even between species then you see a lot of such stories. My dogs and cats have always been friends and even eat from the same dish in total harmony.
In such an environment it is normal to sooth and to assist each other. But humanity still is mired in thoughts of conflict, "struggle to suvive" and so on, that proof to the contrairy is looked at as something miraculous and unusual.
Why not start today and think of you dog running after a cat of not thinking "dog eats cat" etc...but instead see it as a playful thing which can develop into a friendship? I bet your dog will instinctively feel the difference of your appreciation and change his attitude accordingly. I liked the photo very much, sweet thing of a cat!!!
February 9, 2007 7:08 AM
 

Katie Moon said:

This wonderful story reminds me of the time Sam, my German Shepherd dog, took care of a litter of 2 week old kittens whose mama disappeared for a day. He was distressed by their distress and carefully, one at a time, took them from their box. He placed them between his front legs and laid his head over them. Truly one of the sweetest things I've ever witnessed.
Sam was 7 years old before he met his first cat.
Animals bless us with their presence!
February 9, 2007 7:55 AM
 

Johanne Jorgensen said:

Sweet surrender of two souls that knows what is needed and JUST DO IT.
How inspiring to see unconditional love in action. Human's have a lot to learn.

Over the years I have had the privilege of interacting with several great 4-legged friends and have learned much.
I use to refer to these wonderful animals as  MY horse's, cat's, dog's or birds, only to modify this in later years, as I came to the realization that these relationships were based on mutual trust and understanding.  They chose to be my constant companions and teachers. When we see that, we realize just how superior they are in some aspects and how brilliantly they respond to needs around them.

Lefty, a wonderful 19 lbs. male cat I had resqued had a habit or (perhaps it was a game) to race up and down the stairs from my 2nd story bedroom as I made my way down to the kitchen in the morning to fix his breakfast. Here he would continue to dance in and around my feet, it was hard not to trip over him, but he seemed to have such fun, I could only laugh and share in his exuberance.
Then I dislocated my hip in an accident. It was difficult to get around and even worse to negitiate stairs.  I had worried about Lefty's morning rutine before comming home from the hospital.
They say worry is a waste. In this case it was so very true.
Amazingly, first morning down the steps, Lefty simply went 3 steps down, sat down and waited til I took the next and so on, all the way down. Once in the kitchen, he
'parked' himself by his bowl's and waited patiently. When the food was delivered, he would rub my hand with his head, purr a bit, then start to eat.
His consideration was evident and practiced throughout my recovery, yet somehow he knew when it was no longer needed, and he slowly returned to his 'old' joyful rutine.
Such is the true nature of these wonderful souls, they surrender to their inner knowing. How blessed we all are to have them in our lives.

I thank you Gary for bringing this wonderful story to us and giving your readers an opportunity to share our own experience with each others. It sure made my day brighter.  
February 9, 2007 9:09 AM
 

brandy deal said:

I am so moved by the story and picture that it brought tears to my eyes to see the compassion and love shared between two animals that may appear very different on the outside but have the same needs on the inside: to belong, be loved, cared for, and provided guidance when in need.  It feel my own compassion arise as i embrase  the wonderful beauty that is shared between all living creatures.
February 9, 2007 9:25 AM
 

Doris Butler said:

That is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this story. It really choked me up!
February 9, 2007 10:07 AM
 

Lynn Steely said:

This is so touching. I too have a blind dog and want a "seeing-eye" companion for him. For now I lead him to the stairs to the back yard where duty is done; then he calls me from there to bring him back in.
February 9, 2007 10:11 AM
 

Amy Heichel said:

A sweet story for the end of a hectic week.

Thank you.
February 9, 2007 11:09 AM
 

Amy Heichel said:

A sweet story for the end of a hectic week.

Thank you.
February 9, 2007 11:09 AM
 

saber said:

it,s time that all the countries such as this two so-called animals try to make friendship between each other .it,s no matter how many difficulty we have,one thing is important in this regard is how masny poit common wwe have  
February 9, 2007 11:31 AM
 

Audrey Morrish said:

Years ago we had a male Collie cross who used to "kitten sit" for our cat.  Early every morning she would carry her kittens into the pen that he shared with a male golden Lab, then go off about her own affairs for a couple of hours.  The kittens would snuggle into his fur and he and the Lab would look after them until Mother returned and collected them, taking them back to her box. Both dogs seemed to really enjoy this daily routine.

Some time ago I read about a blind fox who had a fox friend who used to lead him about by each of them holding the ends of a stick.  How much we arrogant humans could learn from the so-called "dumb" animals.
February 9, 2007 12:40 PM
 

Elaine Brouillette, Massachusetts, USA said:

I love this story, and thank you for passing it on.  Cats are very caring animals, and this dog and owner are fortunate to have this dear cat as a part of their family.  I also have a story that shows a cat's nature - my son's cat had the habit of running into my bedroom each morning to day hello for about 30 seconds before I got up for work.  One morning I was ill and didn't get up for work.  He ran in as usual, jumped up on the bed, paused, and then settled down against me for the next 3-4 hours.  He didn't even move to go to his food dish.  I never forgot this.  What a blessed thing it is to share this planet with these creatures.
February 9, 2007 2:16 PM
 

George said:

I hate cats------all of them, from the   lion and tiger, right down to the supposedly cuddly kitten that I regularly watch  tearing butterflies to pieces , if not , pouncing on small birds and torturing them to death !    This , and the ruination of my garden with stinking piss, and excrement , from a totally selfish neighbours 6 cats . She has recently erected a bird house and table,------ which will supply even more unwitting feathered victims .    I curse the creator of the whole "CAT" family. They, along with the snake , are the most vicious creatures on earth.    If you think that "GOD" is teaching us a lesson in your cat/dog photo,----- you should be aware of the fact that Adolf Hitler was well known for tickling the cheeks and chins of little children------but ,  HE was a real *** at the same time !!!  "GOD" was certainly teaching us a lesson-----viz.  A FOOL ALWAYS JUDGES BY APPEARANCES ALONE ! and by WHAT WE HEAR THEM TELL US !!! ----     Im all for WISDOM !                 GOD must have been drunk when he created THE CATS  among many others and he must have been even more drunk when he thinks that he is teaching  "LOVE" !!!
February 9, 2007 2:35 PM
 

Dawn said:

For Andrea and her husband Angel's allergies:  try surrogate tapping.  It works! And also the Ho-oponopono way of owning everything that comes into your life: "I'm sorry, please forgive me, I love you!"
February 9, 2007 3:10 PM
 

Connie Keller, Womelsdorf, Pa. said:

My daughter, Chris, an animal rights activist all of her life, sent this to me.  Isn't it a shame most humans do not do the same thing for their fellow man?  How beautiful and sweet.  Thank you!
February 9, 2007 4:10 PM
 

Carla said:

Thank you for sharing this story.  It truly blessed me, especially since I also am the
caretaker of 4 legged friends.  This cat truly was born with a Purpose in Life, and
does her feline family justice.  Angels come in all shapes and sizes.
February 9, 2007 4:11 PM
 

Libby said:

I feel very honored to share my name with Libby this amazing beautiful cat...I am humbled.
February 9, 2007 4:13 PM
 

Nicole said:

A lovely cat with a heart of gold.Lending a hand or a paw to its poor disadvantaged friend,Cashew. Movies have overdone lots of things allowing almost half of the world to believe that a certain person or thing is evil.This very touching photo will prove the hollywood-believers wrong.Now,the people all around the whole can see just by looking at this picture that the world is a beautiful and friendly place.Thank the lord for creating these humble creatures.
February 9, 2007 11:02 PM
 

loretta cassavant said:

Isn't it sad that humans aren't as quick to be aware of others suffering & be available to help as animals. My daughter has a guatamalan boyfriend that has a very good sense of family & community.  the guatamalans in his community take up a collection for anyone in the community if they have need for help, as they are not insured by their employers.  EVERY DAY I am very impressed & thankful for the beautiful love that he has brought to my daughter & in turn to us.
February 10, 2007 3:33 AM
 

JJ said:

How inspirational, not only the story about  Libby and Cashew, but all the wonderful thoughts shared by the readers, however it saddened me to see the  one single exception,  and I cannot help to think that a person in so much pain is in greater need for assistance than even Cashew.
Perhaps each of us can find enough compassion for such a person.
I ask that everyone join me in a little surrogate tapping for George, we may be able to restore his energy flow to a point where he will once again enjoy his journey.
Thank you to all who will take this request seriously.
February 10, 2007 9:49 AM
 

Karen washington state usa said:

First I am offended by the crass comments of the cat hater.  Bless him & I hope he finds peace somewhere. Anyway, I too had a dog cat friendship in my family years ago.  They would play together and play hid & seek.  I at first thought the dog was chaseing the cat for bad reasons!  The dog would wait at the back door for the cat  to come out and they would start playing, first one then the other chasing.  My cat died and the dog would wsit at the door and when I opened it he would peer around me looking for the cat.  This went on for a week until he finally realized she wasn't coming.  
February 10, 2007 10:40 AM
 

Jo Anne said:

Down with George!!!!
February 10, 2007 10:46 AM
 

Joanna Byrne said:

I wish we as humans could learn to see with our hearts and be there for one another. I find this story and photo so touching. I am willing to look beyond appearences and find the common connections.
February 10, 2007 11:53 AM
 

Karen said:

Hi, me again, I agree with JJ lets all tap for George!  How he came to be on this lovely newsletter with out adressing his issues is a mystery to me!  Bless him twice and again!
February 10, 2007 12:10 PM
 

Adah said:

I became slightly amused that I too went "awwww" and thought "how wonderful".  Amused that I was struck by it so much when this is truly just the way it should be.  
 Terry (the animals' guardian) must truly be a kind and intuitive individual for her nothing-but-sentient beasts to pick up on her energy and do what is natural to them as Terry has shown them.  With loving energy to feed their souls, animals - like people - will do the right thing which in this instance we are interpreting as our word "love".   This is not only uplifting in it's immediate "aw shucks" response, but in how well it shows that love and respect and caring and kindness and compassion are teachable traits that will be exhibited by any beast (including humans) once the lesson is passed on. Sometimes the pupil is reluctant from abuse or ignorance (often both): it is the power of all of us as teachers that is on display in the world.  Thank you Gary for yet another insight into this part of my journey.
February 10, 2007 4:07 PM
 

Catherine Peyton said:

Thanks so much for this! What an uplifting story and I love the pic too.
February 10, 2007 4:13 PM
 

Joel From California said:

Crazy George may hate all cats as much as he chooses, and  I would not disrespect George for his hatred of cats.  However Since he has shown great disrespect for  God,  Georgie needs to be gun down in the street like in the days of the old west to send him  to meet his maker at an early date.
February 10, 2007 8:48 PM
 

Angela said:

This is a very touching story and will nudge the memory of most of us who have kept dogs and cats together.  My previous border terrier, when she became old and blind, had a cat called Ginger who would lead her out to the garden or the food dishes by leaning against her and directing her.  Years later when Ginger was dying, his own feline friend William spent the last day lying beside him, paw deliberatly placed on his paw.  And now the new household border terrier (who had spent the first three years of her life elsewhere, chasing cats, squirrels, and anything that moved) has had a few months of being taught to respect cats and is now very close to them.  She now lives here with five cats and has a slightly different relationship with all of them, being particularly close to the two youngest who play with her, but all of them rub against her, sleep with her, and have taught her to curl up on the back of sofas, like a cat - an activity she takes very seriously and is very pleased with herself when she manages it.  Her life has been greatly enriched by having these new friends and she is a much happier, calmer dog.

To be able to participate in the lives of animals is a great privilege - they have so much to show us in terms of love and genuine, caring interaction, and sheer enjoyment of life.

As for George's comments on cats (which could equally be aimed at dogs and their killer instinct, or humans and their hunting/killing aspects) - of course animals still have a hunting instinct, which would help them to survive in the wild.  BUT we can water that down and enable them to concentrate on the more loving aspects of their characters by providing them with love, harmony and food - I find that if their food bowl is full it is rare for my cats to catch anything even in the middle of the countryside.  George's comments merely demonstrate the old primitive hatred of species and races which is no longer necessary for humans and it is very sad to read them.
February 11, 2007 4:41 AM
 

Florence said:

I don't like cats but i do not hate them. All God's creations are good; made for a purpose. If animals could talk, maybe they would be like George hating the human race for being meat eaters!
This cat is better than many of us humans.
February 11, 2007 7:21 AM
 

Michael said:

Thank you for this lovely story. It reminds me of a wonderful story I read some time ago.

It was about a farmer whose barns were infested with rats. He got 'beaters' to drive the rats from the barns so that others with shotguns could shoot them. However one 'gun' held fire when he saw a rat leading another by a piece of straw from his mouth to the mouth of another rat. The 'gun' caught the two rats and a vet was called who examined the rat who was being led. The vet discovered it was blind, and that the first rat was guiding its 'friend' who couldn't see.

Something changed on the farm that day - a new sense of respect for so-called 'vermin'.

The natural world has so much to teach us.
February 11, 2007 9:54 AM
 

Carol Solomon said:

Ok, so who could resist this story??? This is awesome, and touching and a great reminder of the lessons pets teach us.
February 12, 2007 2:19 PM
 

Mary said said:

I think George hates himself never mind cats.....I have three cats and every day they bring me unconditional love....they sleep with me every night and they actually love each other...two of them are from the same litter and the third one is their neice....they are very special and bring me endless joy....so George needs to get a grip and get himself a kitty that will steal his heart away.
February 13, 2007 4:02 PM
 

Jennifer Davidson said:

10:50 a.m. Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Switzerland. Just tapped for George. Found tears running down my cheek. I just wanted to say, George, if you're still reading, I hope it reached you. (I just tapped, imagining myself being you,  on you being very angry and hating things and hating people...and kept going until I felt more peaceful.)
Take care.
February 14, 2007 2:02 AM
 

Kim said:

I am not a cat person, but find the story very moving and proof that friendship can be found in the strangest places and situations.

George, you need psychological help. I am not a cat person, I will never have cats...however, I couldn't pass a needy one and not try to help him/her. I cannot believe that you would have such deep seated hatred, Pee in your garden? Wow, I have dogs, and nothing makes me madder than going in my front yard and stepping in some doo not cleaned up by the irresponsible owner.

Methinks you are misplacing your deep dislike for your neighbor on her cats. Perhaps because she can fight you back and they can't?
February 14, 2007 3:48 PM
 

Judi Gomez - Australia said:

A lovely story, thanks Gary.  

On of the teachings from Mother Nature, unconditional love has no barriers and I am very thankful for viewing it.

Animals can support each other in time of need, why people miss what it has been there since the earth was created?
Animals are capable of loving one another without any conditions, why people miss this  love?  What is wrong with humaninty?

I had to share this story with my online friends at other forums maybe the meeeaws will stop.  Thanks again Gary this stories are very inspirational.
February 14, 2007 4:34 PM
 

Steve (San Diego, California) said:

Regarding the comment from the cat hater, wouldn't you know the guy's name is George.  Insensitive jerk!!  Thanks for sharing, punk.  Maybe there's hope for you in your second incarnation.

Comparing a cat to Hitler.  My heavens!!  This guy needs a visit to the psych ward.....

And that's no judgment by appearance alone!!

I agree with Mary:  So many times what one hates in another human being (or even an animal) mirrors something that person hates in themselves.

Yeah, we can pray for him--we don't have to buy into his craziness--but still......

This story just shows what is possible for any one of us human beings if we see our own good and let it radiate outwards...  :)

Steve
February 17, 2007 10:16 AM
 

Sommer Wag (New Zealand) said:

Wow, it almost brought tears to my eyes about the sweetness of Libby :-)
Thanks for sharing it with us and great photo!
February 19, 2007 12:45 AM
 

Ann said:

I would like to share my experience I had a view days ago.

I gently asked my very busy husband who is translator, working at home,  if he maybe had a spar minute to give me some back massage. After my husband, being really so very busy had to end the massage, to my disappointment  in only a few minutes, our cat came running that very very moment, jumped on me, and believe it or not, kept giving me massage for an other few minutes and then peacefully fell aspleep on the spot.

The same thing happened today after reading the new blog today about seeing the day.....it made me cry and our cat again came running that very moment, jumped on me and gave me a massage on my chest.

I can't help but feel God's love manifested.
February 19, 2007 2:09 AM
 

FishOuttaWater™ said:

Brings more than 1 tear to my eyes whenever I see these kind of stories......>))º>  thank you what a sweetheart
February 19, 2007 7:14 AM
 

Stacy Mantle, Author said:

Hello!  I couldn't find a contact on this page, so I'm just putting this into the main section.  I would like to have permission to run this story on my site, www.petsweekly.com - please let me know who I need to speak with to do this.  You can email me at info@petsweekly.com
February 21, 2007 2:31 PM
 

Dawn, England said:

Hello, Thankyou for sharing this really lovely story with us all, it made me cry at what a lovely unselfish act of kindness and love these to by nature animals are to stay away from each other.
February 23, 2007 2:54 PM
 

MARGARET WOOD, ENGLAND said:

I COULD,NT SEE THE SCREEN FOR TEARS. WE CAN ALOT ABOUT LOVE AND TRUST FROM OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS IF WE TAKE TIME TO WATCH THEM AND TO LEARN FROM THEM THE, THE TRUE MEANS OF LOVE AND TRUST. GOD BLESS ALL OUR ANIMALS AND FEATHERED FRIENDS FOR GIVING US ALL SO MUCH LOVE.
February 27, 2007 11:53 PM
 

martha said:

animals are just such higher creatures than most people realize. they are prehaps God's greatest gifts and to be in their company is a blessing...
February 28, 2007 8:20 PM
 

katte said:

so cool.  your story remeinded me of this story:

  there are horses (i think in the usa) that are born with vision. when some of them become older, their coats become white and they become blind.
when these older, blind horses move about their teeritory, other younger,vision-abled horses guide them
(there is a strong link between white hair/coats and blindness/deafness)

March 13, 2007 3:23 PM
 

Elma said:

I can only say my heart warmed at the sight of this. I have 2 deaf kittens,yes they have white hair and 1 has blue eyes . They are sooooo special to me.Thank you for this wonderful story!!!!

July 27, 2007 10:02 AM
 

Katey said:

Animals are so intuitive . My cat needed to take some supplements for her kidneys. These supplements have such a strong taste that they need to be given very gradually (starting with a couple grains daily. I explained to her that the supplements woulld make her feel better, even though they might taste 'different'. She went right to the food, ate it all )with the half capsule mixed in. Ate it all, and continues to eat it (and feel better).

August 28, 2007 10:43 AM
 

Kyle said:

Am I the only one thinking - why don't you do EFT for the dogs blindness and deafness?

September 6, 2007 12:55 PM
 

Louie Gedo said:

Hi,  I was recently sent the image of Libby the seeing-eye-cat and her pal Cashew and decided to do a Google search on this because I was so moved....that's how I came across this interesting blog page.

As someone who has been a guardian and caregiver to many non-human animals over many years, I can tell you that while animals may not be able to compute calculus or even simple arithmetic, they definitely possess those things that humans do which are most meaningful in regards to our respect for each other. This includes but may not be limited to the capacity for emotions, capacity for mental stress and anguish (ie., loss as just one example that jumps to mind) and physical pain, self-awareness, and similar fundamental interests which we also have (like to not want to be subjugated or harmed in any way under normal circumstances).  Therefor, it only seems natural that all people extend the same respects and compassion we have towards each other to all the other individuals whom we share this planet with.

In warmth,  Louie

January 10, 2008 5:31 AM

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