Water Stations

Water Stations

For Small Beings

Water Stations – It is so easy to do small things for little beings that have a huge impact.  Today in Toronto it is about 43 degrees celsius with the humidex factor added. Most birds, small animals and insects who live in a city have no ready access to water. Many die on days like this from dehydration. Field mice, squirrels, honey bees, bumble bees, wasps and dragonflies are all suceptible.

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A Message For The Animals

A Message For The Animals

A Daily Acknowledgement

A Message For The Animals – I am NOT a religious woman. I have seen the things that humans do in the name of ‘religion’ and there is no more potent force for evil, than a bastardized religion, twisted to support an ideology based on bigotry, greed, the craving for power and hatred. People want to follow – to be led – to belong – to believe in something greater than themselves. Religion is therefore a useful tool for those engaged in negativity. Instead, it needs to be an inclusive, global force for love. Religions should not compete with one another for dominance or surround themselves in riches and self-aggrandisement. Much has to change.

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I Am Not A Parent – Harambe And My Dogs

I Am Not A Parent – Harambe And My Dogs

Finally Free

I Am Not A Parent – Harambe And My Dogs – Rest In Peace dear gorilla. You were born as a slave – you were raised as a slave – you were displayed as a slave – you were murdered as a slave. This was done to you so humans could come to the zoo and marvel at your captivity. Your entire life, you were denied every natural inclination, that burned in your heart and soul. When the “incident” happened – through no fault of yours – you were not distracted – not darted – but destroyed, because now you were an inconvenience. That is what we humans do – we kill inconvenient things!

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I Am For Animals Fundraiser – Saturday August 6, 2016

I Am For Animals Fundraiser – Saturday August 6, 2016

I Am For Animals Fundraiser – Saturday August 6, 2016 – People often throw up their hands and say ‘someone should do something’ for animals in need. They fail to realize that every positive action, large or small matters. Anastasia and Allison are two women – ‘who don’t say – they do’. They are organizing a fundraiser to support Ralphy’s Retreat – a sanctuary for Pot-Bellied Pigs & Farm Animals and The Shelburne Feral Cat Rescue.

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The Lions Are Crying

The Lions Are Crying

In Honour Of Bev Pervan

I never met Bev Pervan. We were on-line friends, as so many people are, who connect over the issues facing animals today. Bev’s unending passion for animals, and especially the lions of Africa was inspiring. Along with Chris Mercer, they represent what is the best in humanity. When I learned that she was ill last year I hoped for a full recovery. A path back to vibrant health, that would allow her to work alongside Chris, making the Karoo Wildlife Centre and CACH headquarters an incredible place to visit. It was not to be. She has left us. She is needed elsewhere. My heart is heavy. My prayers are with her family. This short offering is to honour Bev.

The Lions Are Crying

The sun came up on this Klein Karoo morning
The wild still pulsing – but a woman is gone
It is not possible to lose the significance
Of a well-lived, kind and generous life
The lions know
And the lions are crying.

Her light has dimmed but still shines bright
Her voice is silent but has never been bolder
Her heart is quiet but the beat never stronger
Her spirit is gone but has never been more present
The lions know
And the lions are crying.

The sum total of a woman can never be determined
Her passion and commitment can not be measured
Her positive influence is not up for debate – it just is
Her contribution to animals is her beautiful legacy
The lions know
And the lions are crying.

There is a divide that we cross to the other side
Some approach it with regret and trepidation
Some cross over to a lonely, empty space
Bev Pervan marched across to a welcoming crowd
The lions know
The lions dried their eyes – they were there to greet her.

Rosemary Wright – April 30, 2016

Photos above – courtesy of Bev from Karoo Wildlife Centre.

Happy Third Birthday ABH

Happy Third Birthday ABH

A Re-Cap Of Year 3

Happy Third Birthday ABH – My animal awareness blog – A Beating Heart is three years old today. I launched it on February 14, 2013 – a nod to the day of hearts and love and in recognition of the known fact that every sentient being has “A Beating Heart”. Never question that: We love – They love. We feel – They feel. We grieve – They grieve. We play – They play. We cry – They Cry and We suffer – They suffer!  Humanity has no singular claim to an emotional, spiritual and physical existence. 

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These Things Hurt

These Things Hurt

We Know – But Humans Pretend Not To!

These Things Hurt – If you asked most people if they would intentionally hurt an animal they would say “no”. People claim to “love animals”. When you ask them how they can love animals – when they are happily smacking their lips while munching on a steak or chicken pot pie – they immediately mention their dog Pepper or their cat Sam. They become defensive and point out that you have no right to judge them.

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