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"What
a grand thing, to be loved!
Meet Astrud's beloved mascots...
"My beautiful Jera crossed the 'rainbow bridge' on September 15, 2008. My sorrow for losing her is immense. I would like the 'whole world' to know how sweet, special and beautiful my little Jera was" - Astrud Gilberto ****************************************** This is the beautiful Maya
Maya became one of Astrud’s mascots in late September of 2008, when she was rescued, having been abandoned at a rural property's backyard. Maya’s story is one with a happy ending, as she is now living a happy life in a loving forever home. On behalf of Maya, who struggled to survive and suffered much despair as result of having been abandoned, we are posting below the poem "Prayer Of a Homeless Cat" (of unknown author) to remind you all, our dear friends, of how important our role is as caring human beings to give a home to a previously abandoned, neglected or abused animal. Prayer Of A Homeless Cat Please
guide me Heavenly Father Somewhere
above the sky, To
a place to call my own, That is safe and warm and dry.
A
soft bed in the corner, A
dish beside the door; Bells
and balls and catnip toys, Scattered on the floor. A
bowl of fish or chicken... Every
Single Day; A
tummy full, not empty, For this, dear Lord, I pray. A
gentle hand to smooth my fur, A
lap to call my own, Being
loved and cherished, And never more alone. "One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home."- Pam Brown ******************************** Jera... Kittums... Blackie... sorely missed mascots... "If I could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart, for yesterday and you A thousand words can't bring you back, I know because I've tried And neither will a million tears, I know because I've cried You left behind my broken heart, and happy memories too But I never wanted memories... I only wanted You. " - Debbie Shoop ******************************** THIS OLD CAT (Author Unknown) I'm going on in years, my coat is turning gray My
eyes have lost their luster, my
hearing's just okay I spend my day dreaming of conquests in my past, Lying
near a sunny window, waiting
for its warm repast I remember our first visit, I was coming to you free, Hoping
you would take me in, and keep me company I wasn't young or handsome, two years I'd roamed the street… There
were scars upon my face, I hobbled on my feet I could sense your disappointment, as I left my prison cage Oh, I hoped you would accept me, and look beyond my age... You took me out of pity, I accepted without shame Then
you grew to love me, and
I admit the same I have shared with you your laughter, you have wet my fur with tears, We've come to know each other throughout these many years Just one more hug this morning, before you drive away And know I'll think about you throughout your busy day The time we've left together is a treasured time at that My heart is yours forever I Promise - This Old Cat *************************** On July 7, 2007 Astrud wrote: "Today, I remember my beautiful cat "Seven".
The unauthorized copying or publishing of any of the images shown herein is strictly prohibited by USA and by international copyright laws. © 2000 - 2012 Astrud Gilberto. All Rights Reserved. Artist Management by Magya Productions, Inc. (magya@astrudgilberto.com) PROTECTING ANIMALS IS PROTECTING INNOCENCE! |
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Sigmund
Freud said: "Time spent with cats
