Meet Grubby. I found Grubby, a sad matted mess lost in the streets of Claremont at the end of 2004. Yet I saw in his little bewildered face, something quite unique and couldn't leave him. I took him home with me, even though I new the landowner would not be pleased. Within a few days, Grubby and I were totally bonded, but I knew I couldn't keep him. So I took him to SPCA. I was horrified when I found out there was a good chance he'd be put down so I begged my reluctant dad to take him. Grub-Grub, as my dad calls him, has captured his heart too.
Isn't it wonderful the kind of delight and love animals can bring us?
Unless we are exposed to animals of all shapes and sizes, we tend to think of them, as robots, but really they are full of personality, whether rabbit, parrot, cat or dog.
I think our relationship with animals can teach us important things with our relationships with people. How is it that we can have such special bonds with beings who cannot talk? Perhaps we make things too complicated, when what we want is really very simple? Love, acceptance, body warmth and touch, companionship...
How exciting - Let's not look for intelligent Life in Space, but appreciate that Life on Earth!
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