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Aug 25, 2005? 

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Your Prayers are needed, I am being evicted and I still do not have a place to live.?  I am supposed to be out by August 31^st.

Carol Roach

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Now on to the good stuff..........

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Animal awareness series endorsed by Shiloh and Hank our mascots; all stories must receive their approval.

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A TEXAS TRAGEDY

By,

Kathleene S. Baker

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A horrible atrocity has been committed in Texas.?  Please brace yourselves before reading further.?  However, being Petwarmer subscribers and pet lovers, I feel you must be informed.?  You can help tremendously by signing the petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/913164427? ?  Hopefully, if enough of us join together, we will create a force to be reckoned with.?  A tragedy of this magnitude must be prevented from happening again ??“ EVER!?  ANYWHERE!

In Jourdanton, Texas, on or about 7-11-05, a City Supervisor ordered two employees to cage and drown the dogs in their animal control facilities.?  For this to happen in water is beyond imagination, but these unfortunate animals were drowned at the sewer plant, in sewage!

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Sadly, a young child witnessed this from a distance.?  Can you imagine how helpless he felt, or the visions that will remain with him??  They will be visions of a nightmare that took place before his very eyes in broad daylight - visions of man??™s best friend suffering a terrible fate.?  And more than likely, he will forever remember the fearful, desperate sounds; those of screaming and yelping dogs as they fought to live.

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A simple Google search will give you the links necessary to become well versed on this event.?  You will also be able to read what is, and what is not, transpiring at this time to indict the perpetrators of this act.?  Please type in, "Jourdanton Dog Drownings," and see for yourself.? ? ? 

The City Manager did his best to sweep this nasty event under the carpet, and when broached about it, he wrote a simple reprimand to the Supervisor.?  Nothing more - period, end of paragraph!? ? Only a? reprimand was forthcoming for torturing animals - when there are laws against it.?  It truly boggles the mind and breaks my heart!?  Not to mention, taxpayers shell out money to pay wages for people of this caliber.

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I thank each and every one of you in advance for signing the petition.?  We cannot allow things of this nature to take place, and especially with no consequences for those involved.?  Why do we have laws, if they are not to be enforced?

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When you give your pets hugs and kisses this evening, please remember the dogs that suffered a tragic, terrifying death at the hands of two heartless, evil human beings.

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Co-Written:

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?©2005 Kathleene S. Baker

Lnstrlady@aol.com

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Mark Crider

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Rainbow Bridge SPECIAL REPORT

The Gang

tinkerpoo2000@yahoo.com

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This is a special report from the gang.?  We wish we knew the names of the people that committed these atrocities against our kind. But let us tell you, the Lord GOD?  knows who these people are.?  And let us tell you he is none to happy over this. The Angels has done told us that fact..?  We are talking about the crimes that was done at the jerk water town of Jourdanton,Texas

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Is it not written in your Bible. That all? animals of all kinds is flesh and blood. These has feelings too. All was made by the Lord GOD. Is it not written man is to also care for our kind.

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These crimes done at this place?  has not went unseen by the Lord GOD.?  These was crimes?  done against poor helpless animals made by the Lord GOD.?  These belong to him same as all others. Read in the Bible, GOD takes note of each bird, even the hairs on your head. He knows every last animal, bird,? and person.?  He know these people that ordered this crime done, he knows the ones that did it, he also know the ones that white washed it.?  All these will some day stand before the Lord GOD. They will try to explain their actions or lack of actions. They will need a good lawyer. May not be able to find one.

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All these big dogs, all these little dogs, all these in between sizes of dogs? will be at the feet of the Lord GOD at that time. All with one paw pointing at these murdering people. Killers of our kind. Those had no feelings, no heart for poor defenseless helpless animals that was made by the Lord GOD. We our kind will ask the Lord God to give us JUSTICE.?  We our kind may forgive them for the crimes. But the real? forgiven will be up to the Lord GOD.?  He may forgive, but their mansion may be in the sewer section of Heaven.

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These poor dogs was killed by putting them in cages, then sinking the cages in raw sewage. They all told how they fought for air, gasping, choking to death in pure waste, of all kinds, the stinking foul smell, worse death there is not. Most was starving for food the last days of their lives. These people so mean, so heartless, laughing and having a good time watching us fight for that last bit of air, even if the air was foul smelling.?  These people worse in deeds and actions. Worse then even Hitler, they are no better, maybe not as good as Hitler and his gang.

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Now folks when this crowd of Little people got here. There was much weeping among the Dollie Angels. They broke and just ran as fast as we ever seen to hug and greet this small army. These poor unwanted army of dogs was given much love and care.

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The Angels reopened the Beauty Shop, and went to work.?  And it was work cleaning, washing, combing, and brushing. One by one each came out looking good and so refreshed.?  Made their way to the mess hall and got some good food, first good food in a long time. The Dollie angels in charge of the mess hall made sure each got their fill.

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Each told the same story, that is the ones that wanted to talk about it. Some said it was so sicking, and now it is over, they are here. They would talk later maybe. ? All said, those people will have to live with the crime for as long as they live. Maybe they too will die a horrible death, one can't say. Strange things do happen you know??  Maybe they will meet up with some ghost in a dark street some night. Ghosts that bark, and have teeth.

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This is not one case, it happens about every day. But this was quite a crowd this time. We know all about other crimes done to Little People. We hear about a group called PETA, we know all about them.?  More dirty rat finks, low down, money grabbers.?  Claims to be doing so much for our kind. But no they are lining their pockets with the green that people gives them to care for our kind.?  We also hear and know a lot of the money is handed to the people that preach the evil and down fall of America. The terror people, the people who attack out of no where. Bomb and kill others, all in the name of Satan, or what ever god they follow. We know this. And the Lord GOD knows it well.?  They too will stand before the Lord GOD some day.?  There too will be a host of dogs, cats, and others all saying that is the rat fink.

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We are begging you people, please do something to put a stop to this inhuman thing that happened to these. Find these people that did/do these things. Remove them from having a job of any kind dealing with our kind. If they are so heartless to our kind, they also might be just as heartless with your kind. Did/do you every think about that? In the name of what is most Holy, do something with these people.?  We are begging you. PLEASE.

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The Rainbow Bridge Gang.

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Tinker and Poo; The Boys Write

http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-35741-5

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? About Me:

Well I??™m a story teller, not a writer. Never learned the art of fancy English. I

happen to live in Nebraska, but I??™m still Missouri. Never married, all the Dollies I

ever took a second look at was too smart. Now at 74, just turned that other day, I

figure they all home safe. I love Doggies and Dollies in that order. Lost my two

true friends this year, that be Tinker and Poo. So I found me a new one. This

time a little girlie Peke. She is a normal female. Got a mouth, talks all the time.

She will never be a great writers of stories like Tinker and Poo. They have

about 50 stories on HWS. And now writing back from Rainbow Bridge.

I just try to write about people, places and things best I remember. Have something

over 250 stories on HWS. under three names.? ? ? 

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Today's Queue Stories
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You Are Not Alone

By: Jan Verhoeff

As a small child, I remember a flood that destroyed our home. Walls of water swept away much of my childhood, and brought my world to a soggy abrupt awakening. Yet, on the hill south of our community, neighbors, friends, family members gathered around our camper with food, offering to provide food to the only *cooking source* available. I remember hearing a neighbor say, "You are not alone" when my mother was wearing down from standing at the stove cooking the food for what eventually was more than a hundred people from our neighborhood.

Later, when my Aunt and Uncle arrived offering to take the children in our family, and my elderly grandparents home with them, allowing my parents and the Aunt and Uncle who lived nearby to clean up from the disaster left in the wake of receding waters. My Aunt encouraged my mother with those same words, "You are not alone".

As a student in Middle School in our home community, my Grandfather passed away on Christmas morning. After a Christmas vacation where I not only felt very alone, and lonely, but found sadness invading my deepest thoughts, a friend from school, the only one who made a comment, said, "You are not alone". Tears flowed down my face that day, because that boy wasn't my best friend, wasn't even really a 'friend' in my circle; but he was very kind.

As a single parent, after my husband of a few short weeks decided he didn't want to be a parent or a husband, I returned home to my home community again, feeling rejected and alone. Tears were a frequent visitor in my life though I wanted my child, and the life I had. I didn't want to feel so alone. Another friend, my doctor of more than 24 years, said, "You are not alone".

Years later, another marriage gone bad, three more children, and another family tragedy, I was standing in the middle of my four children searching for answers for myself, and attempting to provide answers for them. The silence of a lifetime of sadness, mixed with understanding, joyful moments, and blessings that simply came from living the hand I was dealt sprang forth in the encouragement from my sixteen year old daughter as she said, "Mom, you are not alone".

In that moment, all my past failures became triumphs, my lost passions became blessings, and all the sadness of my life became joy as I realized in the truest sense of the phrase, "I'm not alone." I proceed in this life because I am part of a circle of life that is bigger than me, or us, or them. I'm part of a creation for which there is a plan, and the creator numbers even the hairs on my head. I have a cause and a purpose in life. I am not alone.

Later, when my daughter went to college, she had to bear the tragedy of finding a friend who had attempted suicide. Her resources were strong and she knew what to do.

She called me first, "Mom, what do I do?"

I said, "You call 9-1-1, and call me back."

She did, and she called back. "Mom, I called 9-1-1. Now what do I do?"

I tried to remain calm. This is my baby girl on the phone, scared, needing calm reassurance and direction. "You make her walk, keep her talking and don't let her go to sleep."

"Okay, mom. I'll keep her awake." I hear voices in the room, and we stay on the phone. My daughter is clinging to the 'life line' that we've maintained for the past eighteen years. "We're making her walk. Mom, what do I do now?"

"You wait for the ambulance to get there." I am talking in what I hope is a reassuring voice. I know I'm not feeling very secure myself; there are tears in my eyes. "Hold on honey, you are not alone." I speak the words, pray for God to hold her hand, and keep talking in that monotone that comes from somewhere inside. "You are not alone." I repeat the phrase and it comes back to me.

The phrase has come full circle from the child to the adult. I've heard it and now I'm repeating it, and I know inside my heart it is so. I am not alone. My children are not alone. God is there with us, and that whole circle of life that has existed from before time began and will continue long after time is done. We are not alone.

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~ Jan Verhoeff

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? You may contact Jan Verhoeff at janverhoeff@yahoo.com or by replying to this newsletter address.?  Your thoughts and comments are welcome.

My blog sites:

http://writeurthoughts.blogspot.com? ?  and http://coffeeclatter.blogspot.com

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Poetry Section

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A Simple Choice

Robyn Dear

This is not a dress rehearsal
Nor a frivolous review
This is your life
The choice is up to you

Each experience that you live
Provides feedback to your brain
If this brings you pleasure
You may choose it again

Not all facets of life
Will capture your attention
Many will slip by
Before they rate a mention

It is up to you to choose
The path that you desire
Be prepared to ask the question
Are you someone you admire?

If you take an honest look
And don't like what you see
Then prepare to make a change
And try a new decree

You have to act on instinct
To follow your inner yearning
Forget about the fear
It's all part of the learning

Trust that you can do it
Honour your convictions
Follow through with action
And outshine all predictions

You can lead your life or
Your life will lead you
Quite a simple choice
What will you resolve to do?

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Robyn Dear

ohdear@rocketmail.com

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To Mend A Broken Heart

Robyn Dear

Bathe your soul in self-esteem
Nurture your sense of worth
Count the blessings you have in life
And celebrate your role on earth

Remember during the long dark nights
That you are your own best friend
You can never leave yourself
On that you can depend

The pain is just an illusion
Created inside your head
You have the power to change it
By thinking good thoughts instead

Question why you are feeling bad
And trust that this mood will pass
You may be emotionally fragile
But you are certainly not made of glass

A diamond cannot shatter
Nor dissolve in a pool of tears
Dust may diminish its lustre
But self-love will dispel any fears

Learn how to polish your diamond
Refine your technique everyday
Have faith in the power of passion
And the results will blow you away

Robyn Dear

ohdear@rocketmail.com

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It??™s the Magic that I Miss

Robyn Dear

The magic of that first hello
I wanted to hold you and never let go.
The magic of the laughter we shared
we talked for hours, I know that you cared.

The magic as you looked in my eyes
with a smile my heart you mesmerised.
The magic of your warm embrace
my cheeks would flush, my heart did race.

The magic of your sensual kiss
you took me to the edge of bliss.
The magic of that first caress
excitement built as we undressed.

The magic spell when we made love
our bodies joined, like hand in glove.
The magic of your tender touch
I loved that feeling oh so much.

It's all the magic that I miss
whatever happened to wedded bliss?

Robyn Dear

ohdear@rocketmail.com

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I am a writer, healer, poet and idealist.

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I have a strong desire to help? make the world a better place. It is a team effort, are you in?

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My collection of poems and prose is a free download at www.thecentreofinfinity.com you can also view some flash movies of my poems there set to music. To purchase the real deal or a laminated A4 poster of one of my poems visit my web shop. Check out the newsletter for updates on the latest poems etc.

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That??™s me in a nutshell

Love Robyn

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Writers Feedback

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Carol ??“ The Lady - ? ? Boy! That sounds like a place I wouldn't want to be. I've lived in
culverts, old cars and make shift camps through rain heat and
cold, but that place sounds terrible. Sad.

Mark

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? SENIOR WRITERS

Chief Writer: Sharon Bryant

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? Agee, Vance;?  Apted, Violet;?  Baker, Kathy;?  Batt, Al;?  Berry, Nell;

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Walker, Bill;?  Walker, Joe;? Warner, Gorden K;

Whirity, Kathy;?  White, Robert;

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