Carol and Charlie Gas
Me and my sister riding our beloved pony and horse
"Billy and Ringo Star"
Some of my favorite childhood memories were of all the amazing animals
on the family tobacco farm in North Carolina.
This cherished picture is my sister and me, and some of our friends, riding horses… My father on the left and mother on the right, then me on my pony, Billy… and my sister on her Appaloosa, Ringo… and Mr. Clements, caretaker of all the farm animals…
I now fully realize exactly how lucky we all were. My amazing Grandparents, Ava and Gas; My loving parents Judy and Coon (Yes, his nickname came from his love and caring for the raccoons in the Home Place Oak Grove.) My beloved Aunt Lottie, and my second mother, our housekeeper, Bessie Mae…
A Kinder, Gentler, Simpler Time for All of Us Living in What Seems a Fantasy Land Now.
With so much chaos in the world right now, let's join together in our
country and stop something we together can accomplish.
We can do this - We must do this.
End all animal cruelty and then show the world how we did it.
We humans will no longer turn a blind eye to animal suffering.
A Personal Story
Please Note:
Update: Yankee passed away peacefully around age 14 years old December 28, 2023, and I miss him terribly. He was a great companion and dear friend to me. A constant buddy I cherished. and I miss him terribly.
and I SAY WITH 100% CERTAINTY… YANKEE WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS CHARITY – “THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS”. WHAT HE ENDURED AND OVERCAME WAS REMARKABLE. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART and FOREVER REMEMBERED WITH THIS CHARITY.
Yankee’s name that rhymes with my two former dogs? At Animal Care and Control he had a tag on “Yankee” which I loved. and it took me weeks not to call him “Swankie” !!!
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Yankee was picked up on the streets of New York City as a stray fourteen years ago by NYC Animal Care and Control… He had been severely abused and they speculated he somehow escaped a life of torture and neglect or he was just discarded… or possibly dog fighting bait. They thought he should be put down and I insisted they let me take him home… He looked exactly like my two former adopted dogs, Swanky and Swankie. Here are two pictures of Yankee, the first as a stray when he entered the shelter, and the second is a current picture… What love and patience can do… I’m so grateful I was able to save his precious life… Yankee brings much joy and laughter to me… Let me say again: I faithfully believe we humans, together, can save them all!
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A few months later I went back to NYC ACC and adopted a beautiful dachshund named “Thunder” who was the sweetest dog I have ever known, but she was way to active for me… with a heavy heart I let NYC ACC find her the best new home with a young couple. I still cry when I think of her but I know I did the right thing. I will be adopting an older dog very soon and I can’t wait !!!
Swanky and Swankie
When my beloved mother became sick, she made me promise I would take her dog “Swanky” and, of course, I did… and he hated me! I’ll never forget after Judy’s funeral trying to pick him up on the sofa he sat with her as she spoiled him while they watched tv together… And I did some research about how loyal L’hasa Apso’s were… Swanky came home with me and he slowly came around and was so much fun… and what a personality… and I loved his name “Swanky” my mom gave him… and when he passed I adopted my “Swankie” and so grateful to save his life… another beautiful rescue that brought so much happiness to me… When he passed, again I went the next day to NYC Animal Care and Control and there he was “Yankee” and I told the lady working “Swanky” and “Swankie” were playing with me from the Rainbow Bridge with his rhyming name! It took me a few weeks to call him his correct name… Yankee is now 14, blind and deaf, but still healthy. and such a joy. I will miss him terribly when he goes… and the next day I will adopt and save another precious life.
My mother's beloved dog "Swanky"
and yes, we kids called our parents "Judy and Daddy."
Judy called me and told me she had a surprise and come home. I drove to her house and there this little cute bundle of hair was sitting with her on the sofa. I went to rub him and he growled!!! L'hasa Apso's so protective of their master... and I loved him and his name she gave him. My mother became very ill and she asked me to take Swanky which I did. Years of fun with this dear dog. I miss Swanky especially for his resiliance... and I especially miss my beloved "Judy" who passed away way too young. I am grateful to both my parents, especially my mother, for teaching me to love and be kind to animals, All animals. Which lead me determined to stop animal cruelty. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
I am grateful to both my parents, especially my mother, for teaching me to love and be kind to animals, All animals. Which lead me determined to stop animal cruelty. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Every week we will feature different animals here in a variety of postings.
