Flo-Flo, the fennec fox who resides at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary has made many personal appearances at the Sanctuary’s fund raising events. She has become a very popular Goodwill Ambassador.
But the good kudos for Flo-Flo do not end with her personal appearances. She is featured in an upcoming book for children written by Gene Orlando, a member of Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary. Watch for future news of publication and opportunities to purchase to benefit Elmira’s!
On a recent visit to The PurrEver Ranch Sanctuary (A Hospice For Senior Kittizens & Home For Wayward Pussycats), I found this beautiful poem.
The Reason
To you, from all your rescue cats…
I would’ve died that day if not for you.
I would’ve given up on life if not for your kind eyes.
I would’ve used my claws in fear if not for your gentle hands.
I would have left this life believing that all humans don’t care
Believing there is no such thing as fur that isn’t matted,
skin that isn’t flea bitten, good food and enough of it, beds to sleep on,
someone to love me, to show me I deserve love just because I exist.
Your kind eyes, your loving smile, your gentle hands
Your big heart saved me…
You saved me from the terror of the pound,
Soothing away the memories of my old life.
You have taught me what it means to be loved.
I have seen you do the same for other cats like me.
I have heard you ask yourself in times of despair
Why you do it
When there is no more money, no more room, no more homes
You open your heart a little bigger, stretch the money a little tighter
Make just a little more room…to save one more like me.
I tell you with the gratitude and love that shines in my eyes
In the best way I know how
Reminding you why you go on trying.
I am the reason
The cats before me are the reason
As are the ones who come after.
Our lives would’ve been wasted, our love never given
We would die if not for you.
Author Unknown
Please take a moment to watch Saving A Stray. You may want to watch more than once. This is the story of Edie, an American Maltese, and Eldad, her rescuer.
Spoiler Alert: it has a happy ending.
Please visit Pet News and Views to learn more details, and accept their invitation to pass the video on to others.
Creative Commons photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/aawlspca/
Dear Foster Mom
There I sat, alone and afraid.
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.
And just when I thought you’d done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, “Sweetheart, you’re ready to go.
I’ve done all I can, and you’ve learned all I know.”
Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.
Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom, you know I’ve moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.
But I’ll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.
You’ll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you’ll always be mine.
- Author Unknown
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