(P)Awesome Wisdom https://pawesomewisdom.com/ Giving You A Doggie View Of The World Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:34:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 40268720 The Story of Papa Dog https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-story-of-papa-dog/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-story-of-papa-dog/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:34:49 +0000 http://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=4627 The story of Papa Dog was told to me by one of my favourite humans – Ronica Kumar. She is such a kind and caring soul and feeds, looks after the health needs and rescues so many dogs and other animals. I hope she will share more stories with us in the days ahead. The Story of Papa Dog Hi, I’m Ronica Kumar, and I wanted to share a sweet story about a street dog I fondly called Papa Dog. I used to see him now and then on my way to Karkhana, Secunderabad. I’d stop, feed him, and he’d happily eat. Over time, he began to recognize me—my voice, even my car—and he’d trot along with me for a bit until we reached a corner where I’d usually give him food. One day, I noticed something unusual—his right eye looked slightly white, almost cloudy. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen this kind of issue in a street dog, so I knew it needed attention. I consulted a vet who confirmed that Papa Dog’s eye definitely needed to be checked. I decided I would get him treated, but it wasn’t as simple as I’d hoped. Some days I couldn’t find Papa Dog. Other times, animal catchers weren’t available. After several attempts, I finally met a GHMC catcher who helped me gently catch him and take him to the vet. The diagnosis wasn’t great—his eye required immediate surgery. The vet recommended an enucleation, a procedure to remove the eye. He gave me the estimate, and without hesitation, I began to raise funds for the surgery. The Magic! This is where the magic happened. I reached out to my caregivers group—my dear friends who, without a second thought, started contributing whatever they could. Bit by bit, we raised the full amount. With their love, generosity, and warm wishes, Papa Dog had his surgery. The vet assured me that the procedure went well and that Papa Dog was healing beautifully. After a week of antibiotics and post-care, he was ready to go back to his home—the streets he knows so well. It felt incredible to be part of his healing journey. I’m so grateful to every single person who helped make this happen—friends, caregivers, the kind vet, and the catcher who helped us. Thanks to all of them, Papa Dog is back where he belongs, happy and safe. Life on the streets is pretty tough for them. But if each of us can do just a little bit—whenever and wherever possible—it can make a big difference in their lives. They still have faith in humanity. They believe someone out there is looking out for them—feeding them, caring for them. It’s a small kind of harmony we can create in their world. And honestly, it feels good both ways. It feels good to be there for them. And I’m sure they feel good knowing that we are.

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]]> The story of Papa Dog was told to me by one of my favourite humans – Ronica Kumar. She is such a kind and caring soul and feeds, looks after the health needs and rescues so many dogs and other animals. I hope she will share more stories with us in the days ahead.

The Story of Papa Dog

Hi, I’m Ronica Kumar, and I wanted to share a sweet story about a street dog I fondly called Papa Dog. I used to see him now and then on my way to Karkhana, Secunderabad. I’d stop, feed him, and he’d happily eat. Over time, he began to recognize me—my voice, even my car—and he’d trot along with me for a bit until we reached a corner where I’d usually give him food.

One day, I noticed something unusual—his right eye looked slightly white, almost cloudy. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen this kind of issue in a street dog, so I knew it needed attention. I consulted a vet who confirmed that Papa Dog’s eye definitely needed to be checked.

I decided I would get him treated, but it wasn’t as simple as I’d hoped. Some days I couldn’t find Papa Dog. Other times, animal catchers weren’t available. After several attempts, I finally met a GHMC catcher who helped me gently catch him and take him to the vet.

The diagnosis wasn’t great—his eye required immediate surgery. The vet recommended an enucleation, a procedure to remove the eye. He gave me the estimate, and without hesitation, I began to raise funds for the surgery.

The Magic!

This is where the magic happened. I reached out to my caregivers group—my dear friends who, without a second thought, started contributing whatever they could. Bit by bit, we raised the full amount. With their love, generosity, and warm wishes, Papa Dog had his surgery.

The vet assured me that the procedure went well and that Papa Dog was healing beautifully. After a week of antibiotics and post-care, he was ready to go back to his home—the streets he knows so well.

It felt incredible to be part of his healing journey. I’m so grateful to every single person who helped make this happen—friends, caregivers, the kind vet, and the catcher who helped us. Thanks to all of them, Papa Dog is back where he belongs, happy and safe.

Life on the streets is pretty tough for them. But if each of us can do just a little bit—whenever and wherever possible—it can make a big difference in their lives.

They still have faith in humanity. They believe someone out there is looking out for them—feeding them, caring for them. It’s a small kind of harmony we can create in their world.

And honestly, it feels good both ways. It feels good to be there for them. And I’m sure they feel good knowing that we are.

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-story-of-papa-dog/feed/ 0 4627 Inner Peace? https://pawesomewisdom.com/inner-peace/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/inner-peace/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:39:00 +0000 http://pawesomewisdom.wordpress.com/?p=64 Most humans I know are on the search for inner peace. I came across this poem that seems to talk about it. Inner Peace? If you can start the day without caffeine, If you  can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and  boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every  day  and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved  ones are too busy to give you any time, If you can take criticism and  blame without resentment, If you can conquer tension  without  medical help, If you can relax without alcohol, If  you can sleep without the aid of  drugs, Then  you are  probably  ......... ..... The Family Dog Finding Inner Peace Through Yoga and meditation? Here’s a pose I wish I could strike when I’m meditating! But I’ll settle for this Surya Namaskar instead!

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]]> Most humans I know are on the search for inner peace.

I came across this poem that seems to talk about it.

Inner Peace?

If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you  can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and  boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every  day  and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved  ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and  blame without resentment,

If you can conquer tension  without  medical help,
If you can relax without alcohol,
If  you can sleep without the aid of  drugs,

Then  you are  probably  .........


..... The Family Dog

Finding Inner Peace Through Yoga and meditation?

Here’s a pose I wish I could strike when I’m meditating!

But I’ll settle for this Surya Namaskar instead!

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/inner-peace/feed/ 0 4467 Do You Believe In Rebirth? https://pawesomewisdom.com/do-you-believe-in-rebirth/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/do-you-believe-in-rebirth/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:26:57 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3619 Today, I’m so glad to welcome a Tailwagger Tales post sent by Shilpa Gupte as told by two souls (or are they one?) very dear to her . Do You Believe In Rebirth? Ma was not prepared for a dog entering her house. I heard her slamming the phone when Dad told her he found me at the breeder’s, liked me instantly, and decided to bring me home. I could feel the vibes through the phone. We dogs are sensitive, like that, to sounds, smells, feelings, and everything. But we are also magical beings. We are so charming we can sweep people off their feet in a jiffy! And that’s what happened. When Dad and I reached home, Ma took one look at me and fell head over heels in love with me! I heard her repeat it a hundred times. Ah! I was finally home…my home sweet home…a place I wanted to be in ever since my brothers and sisters left with their families. But, when I stepped into my new home, I sensed something not quite right. Ma, Dad and Granny were gushing over me as I walked around the house taking in my new surroundings, but something told me they needed me more than I thought I needed them. You see, we dogs aren’t just great at sniffing out cheese, sausages, or even bombs. We can sniff out fear and anxiety, depression and anger, and all those difficult emotions people hold within their hearts and suffer all their lives. And that’s what I sensed. I decided then that I would give them all the love they needed and make sure they had smiles on their faces and within their hearts. They were my family; it was my duty towards them. I was a model child. Ma said so herself! She and Dad took time learning to parent, but they did well. They were MY parents, after all! Um, do I sound boastful? Well, I have earned the rights, you see. So, Ma, Dad, Granny and I, we lived happily together for many years. I took good care of them. I gave them all they needed. A hug every time they felt lonely and exhausted, loads of kisses to wipe away their tears, and a strong shoulder to lean on. Almost 13 years passed by. And those were beautiful years, full of joy and laughter. But I had to leave; my time was up. Ma didn’t take it well. She was scared of being lonely all over again. With me gone, there wasn’t anyone she could lean on for support. So, I decided to return for her, but in a different avatar. She used to wish I was smaller, so she could carry me all day, even while doing her chores. I decided to fulfil her wish and returned as Cookie, a parakeet. **Over to Cookie** It took me a long time to connect with Ma. Birds are so unlike dogs. We take a loooong time opening up to humans. Ma would think about Chikoo and wish he was with her. I couldn’t see her so sad all the time, so one fine day, I decided to put a smile on her face. After almost four months of joining my family, I stepped out of my cage boldly and climbed onto Ma’s shoulder. She was busy reading a book that night, and it being a bit cold, I needed to feel warm. So, I cuddled up against her neck and dozed off. She was thrilled! I could feel it in my heart. Ever since then, I am mostly perched on Ma’s shoulder. I eat, sleep, dream, sing, and also poop on her shoulder. I mess up her clothes, but you know how mothers are! She doesn’t mind it a bit. She showers me with a million kisses and feeds me all the goodies I demand. Ooh, how I love it when she kisses my belly! Sometimes, we sing together. I mean, she sings and I coo along. I join her in her yoga sessions. And also when she works on her laptop. I think Ma and I are totally made for each other! We are inseparable. It’s been six years since I rejoined my family. I am happy to see the smiles on their faces, all over again. I am not as close to Dad as I am to Ma. But that’s because as Chikoo, I was Daddy’s boy. So, now, as Cookie, I am Ma’s girl. Best to keep both parents happy, what say? Ma sometimes asks me if I was Chikoo in my past life. I won’t tell her I was. It’s my little secret! If you have a story to share about your dog or any other animal or even a rescue story on my Tailwagger Tales – please send them into me at pawesomewise1 (at) gmail (dot) com .

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]]> Today, I’m so glad to welcome a Tailwagger Tales post sent by Shilpa Gupte as told by two souls (or are they one?) very dear to her .

Do You Believe In Rebirth?

Ma was not prepared for a dog entering her house. I heard her slamming the phone when Dad told her he found me at the breeder’s, liked me instantly, and decided to bring me home. I could feel the vibes through the phone. We dogs are sensitive, like that, to sounds, smells, feelings, and everything. But we are also magical beings. We are so charming we can sweep people off their feet in a jiffy!

And that’s what happened. When Dad and I reached home, Ma took one look at me and fell head over heels in love with me! I heard her repeat it a hundred times. Ah! I was finally home…my home sweet home…a place I wanted to be in ever since my brothers and sisters left with their families.

But, when I stepped into my new home, I sensed something not quite right. Ma, Dad and Granny were gushing over me as I walked around the house taking in my new surroundings, but something told me they needed me more than I thought I needed them.

You see, we dogs aren’t just great at sniffing out cheese, sausages, or even bombs. We can sniff out fear and anxiety, depression and anger, and all those difficult emotions people hold within their hearts and suffer all their lives. And that’s what I sensed. I decided then that I would give them all the love they needed and make sure they had smiles on their faces and within their hearts. They were my family; it was my duty towards them.

I was a model child. Ma said so herself! She and Dad took time learning to parent, but they did well. They were MY parents, after all! Um, do I sound boastful? Well, I have earned the rights, you see.

So, Ma, Dad, Granny and I, we lived happily together for many years. I took good care of them. I gave them all they needed. A hug every time they felt lonely and exhausted, loads of kisses to wipe away their tears, and a strong shoulder to lean on.

Almost 13 years passed by. And those were beautiful years, full of joy and laughter. But I had to leave; my time was up. Ma didn’t take it well. She was scared of being lonely all over again. With me gone, there wasn’t anyone she could lean on for support.

So, I decided to return for her, but in a different avatar.

She used to wish I was smaller, so she could carry me all day, even while doing her chores. I decided to fulfil her wish and returned as Cookie, a parakeet.

**Over to Cookie**

It took me a long time to connect with Ma. Birds are so unlike dogs. We take a loooong time opening up to humans. Ma would think about Chikoo and wish he was with her. I couldn’t see her so sad all the time, so one fine day, I decided to put a smile on her face.

After almost four months of joining my family, I stepped out of my cage boldly and climbed onto Ma’s shoulder. She was busy reading a book that night, and it being a bit cold, I needed to feel warm. So, I cuddled up against her neck and dozed off. She was thrilled! I could feel it in my heart.

Ever since then, I am mostly perched on Ma’s shoulder. I eat, sleep, dream, sing, and also poop on her shoulder. I mess up her clothes, but you know how mothers are! She doesn’t mind it a bit. She showers me with a million kisses and feeds me all the goodies I demand. Ooh, how I love it when she kisses my belly!

Sometimes, we sing together. I mean, she sings and I coo along. I join her in her yoga sessions. And also when she works on her laptop. I think Ma and I are totally made for each other! We are inseparable.

It’s been six years since I rejoined my family. I am happy to see the smiles on their faces, all over again. I am not as close to Dad as I am to Ma. But that’s because as Chikoo, I was Daddy’s boy. So, now, as Cookie, I am Ma’s girl. Best to keep both parents happy, what say?

Ma sometimes asks me if I was Chikoo in my past life. I won’t tell her I was. It’s my little secret!

Do You Believe In Rebirth? via @ShilpWrites on Pawesome Wisdom #PawesomeWisdom #TailwaggersTales

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/do-you-believe-in-rebirth/feed/ 1 3619 The Ballad Of Zoey https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-ballad-of-zoey/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-ballad-of-zoey/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:48:55 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3474 The Ballad Of Zoey is shared by Debbie D . Thank you, kind lady! For more lovely dog stories, please visit The Doglady’s Den. This is the first of my Tailwagger Tales. More information about this at the end of this post. The Ballad Of Zoey Zoe, Zoey, Zoé or Zoë (Greek: ζωή)is a female first name of Greek origin, meaning LIFE. From the streets of KentuckyTo the ‘burbs of TorontoYoung Zoey was pluckyBut needed help, pronto! With a lovely black coat And a cute beggar’s face A scar on her throat Did not debase What was her story? Nobody knew It must have been gory The things she went through Stuck in a shelter Ready to die Had they felt her Pain – did they cry? At last, help arrived From a country up north Young Zoey survived Life got better, henceforth It was love at first sight When we met this sweet girl The feeling was right Let our new life unfurl! We adopted Zoey on Sept, 24, 2020 when she was approx. 9 months old. Can you imagine such a young dog being left on the streets to fend for herself?  At first, all was well, but as time wore on, we noticed she was prone to leash reactivity and fear aggression (mostly towards larger dogs.) We have been working with a behaviourist, who says Zoey is highly insecure.  We can only imagine the horrors she may have experienced (the scar on her throat is a permanent reminder) and remain committed to giving her all the love and patience she needs.  Niagara Dog Rescue saved Zoey’s life. This is their donation page► Copyright ©2022-2023 Debbie D. & thedogladysden.com We wish Zoey a happy life. If you have a story to share about your dog / a dog rescued on our Tailwagger Tales – please send them into me at pawesomewise1 (at) gmail (dot) com .

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]]> The Ballad Of Zoey is shared by Debbie D . Thank you, kind lady! For more lovely dog stories, please visit The Doglady’s Den.

This is the first of my Tailwagger Tales. More information about this at the end of this post.

The Ballad Of Zoey

Zoe, Zoey, Zoé or Zoë (Greek: ζωή)
is a female first name of Greek origin, meaning LIFE.

Photo – Courtesy of Niagara Dog Rescue
From the streets of Kentucky
To the ‘burbs of Toronto
Young Zoey was plucky
But needed help, pronto!
pawprints divider, small
With a lovely black coat
And a cute beggar’s face
A scar on her throat
Did not debase




What was her story?
Nobody knew
It must have been gory
The things she went through
Stuck in a shelter
Ready to die
Had they felt her
Pain – did they cry?


At last, help arrived
From a country up north
Young Zoey survived
Life got better, henceforth
It was love at first sight
When we met this sweet girl
The feeling was right
Let our new life unfurl!

We adopted Zoey on Sept, 24, 2020 when she was approx. 9 months old. Can you imagine such a young dog being left on the streets to fend for herself? 

At first, all was well, but as time wore on, we noticed she was prone to leash reactivity and fear aggression (mostly towards larger dogs.) We have been working with a behaviourist, who says Zoey is highly insecure. 

We can only imagine the horrors she may have experienced (the scar on her throat is a permanent reminder) and remain committed to giving her all the love and patience she needs. 

Niagara Dog Rescue saved Zoey’s life. This is their donation page►

Copyright ©2022-2023 Debbie D. & thedogladysden.com

We wish Zoey a happy life.

If you have a story to share about your dog / a dog rescued on our Tailwagger Tales – please send them into me at pawesomewise1 (at) gmail (dot) com .

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/the-ballad-of-zoey/feed/ 14 3474 I’m Listening With A Broken Ear https://pawesomewisdom.com/im-listening-with-a-broken-ear-2/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/im-listening-with-a-broken-ear-2/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:10 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3449 This is going to be my first book review so please be patient with me.  When Corinne told me how much she enjoyed reading ‘I’m Listening With A Broken Ear‘, I told her I just had to read it.  But you know her, right? She wasn’t content with me being a reading dog, she wanted me to write about it too! Don’t you think this is grounds for me to call in the Animal Rights Activists? But seriously, when I read Vicky S Kaseorg’s delightful story of how she and her daughter found and reluctantly rescued a dying dog, I knew I’d want to write about it. At first Vicky tries hard not to take on Honeybun – because her family cannot afford the time or the money it will cost and they already have a dog. Fate, Vicky’s daughter and Honeybun have other ideas! Vicky takes us through her struggle of helping Honeybun (so named by her daughter) through severe health issues,  aggression and fear which are all part of her history of being abandoned.  It is as much a story of Vicky as it is of her dog.  At every turn, she is tempted to give up and give Honeybun away to Animal Control who will certainly euthanize her.  However, help keeps coming to Vicky in unexpected and seemingly miraculous ways.  Honeybun teaches Vicki and her family a lot of lessons in faith, unconditional love and the great truth that no one is really beyond redemption! Told with great humor, interspersed with Vicky’s prayers, it is definitely a wonderfully uplifting read.  This is truly a book for all dog lovers. I hope you enjoy it too!

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]]> This is going to be my first book review so please be patient with me.  When Corinne told me how much she enjoyed reading ‘I’m Listening With A Broken Ear‘, I told her I just had to read it.  But you know her, right? She wasn’t content with me being a reading dog, she wanted me to write about it too! Don’t you think this is grounds for me to call in the Animal Rights Activists?

But seriously, when I read Vicky S Kaseorg’s delightful story of how she and her daughter found and reluctantly rescued a dying dog, I knew I’d want to write about it.

At first Vicky tries hard not to take on Honeybun – because her family cannot afford the time or the money it will cost and they already have a dog. Fate, Vicky’s daughter and Honeybun have other ideas!

Vicky takes us through her struggle of helping Honeybun (so named by her daughter) through severe health issues,  aggression and fear which are all part of her history of being abandoned.  It is as much a story of Vicky as it is of her dog.  At every turn, she is tempted to give up and give Honeybun away to Animal Control who will certainly euthanize her.  However, help keeps coming to Vicky in unexpected and seemingly miraculous ways.  Honeybun teaches Vicki and her family a lot of lessons in faith, unconditional love and the great truth that no one is really beyond redemption!

Told with great humor, interspersed with Vicky’s prayers, it is definitely a wonderfully uplifting read.  This is truly a book for all dog lovers.

I hope you enjoy it too!

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/im-listening-with-a-broken-ear-2/feed/ 4 3449 140 Days Later https://pawesomewisdom.com/140-days-later/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/140-days-later/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:56:02 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3203 Yesterday, President Biden and family lost Champ, their 13 year old German Shepherd. As Corinne read the President’s tribute to Champ and the Twitter thread that followed, I know she was moved to tears. I was so sad too. Not because we knew this dog, but because we know the pain of losing a loving companion. 140 days later, it’s hard not to be sad about losing Pablo. 140 Days 140 days later and we still miss you, your madness, your stubbornness, your grumbling and your ability to harass José and Corinne for treats (which I enjoyed too). I miss harassing you – jumping on you just before you went for a walk, taking away the ball from you and refusing to part with it… I miss playing with you…. To paraphrase President Biden, “Everything was instantly better when you were next to us.” Corinne quietly copied some images that people had shared in on Twitter about the loss of a dog in response to Champ’s passing. She asked me if I’d like to share it with you and I agreed. We love and miss you, Pablo!

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]]> Yesterday, President Biden and family lost Champ, their 13 year old German Shepherd. As Corinne read the President’s tribute to Champ and the Twitter thread that followed, I know she was moved to tears. I was so sad too. Not because we knew this dog, but because we know the pain of losing a loving companion. 140 days later, it’s hard not to be sad about losing Pablo.

140 Days

140 days later and we still miss you, your madness, your stubbornness, your grumbling and your ability to harass José and Corinne for treats (which I enjoyed too). I miss harassing you – jumping on you just before you went for a walk, taking away the ball from you and refusing to part with it… I miss playing with you…. To paraphrase President Biden, “Everything was instantly better when you were next to us.”

Corinne quietly copied some images that people had shared in on Twitter about the loss of a dog in response to Champ’s passing. She asked me if I’d like to share it with you and I agreed.

We love and miss you, Pablo!

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/140-days-later/feed/ 3 3203 Balloons For Tiger https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger-2/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger-2/#comments Tue, 11 May 2021 15:57:34 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3183 It been hard for me and my folks to cope with loss of Pablo. Imagine how hard it must be for children to lose a pet. When Corinne told me about this book, Balloons For Tiger, I knew I had to share details about it here. Watch the trailer of Balloons For Tiger How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they’ll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too. Pre-Order the Book: Release date May 4!Amazon ~ B&N ~ IndieBoundMascot Booksadd to goodreads Meet the Author: Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads Giveaway:​ Go here to enter to win signed copy of Lori Orlinsky’s BALLOONS FOR TIGER) (USA only) (ends June 7)

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]]> It been hard for me and my folks to cope with loss of Pablo. Imagine how hard it must be for children to lose a pet. When Corinne told me about this book, Balloons For Tiger, I knew I had to share details about it here.

Watch the trailer of Balloons For Tiger

How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they’ll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too.

Pre-Order the Book:


Release date May 4!
Amazon ~ B&N ~ IndieBound
Mascot Books
add to goodreads

Meet the Author:

Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too.

connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads

Giveaway:​

Go here to enter to win signed copy of Lori Orlinsky’s BALLOONS FOR TIGER) (USA only) (ends June 7)

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger-2/feed/ 4 4466 Balloons For Tiger https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger/#comments Tue, 11 May 2021 15:57:34 +0000 https://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3183 It been hard for me and my folks to cope with loss of Pablo. Imagine how hard it must be for children to lose a pet. When Corinne told me about this book, Balloons For Tiger, I knew I had to share details about it here. Watch the trailer of Balloons For Tiger How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they’ll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too. Pre-Order the Book: Release date May 4!Amazon ~ B&N ~ IndieBoundMascot Booksadd to goodreads Meet the Author: Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too. connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads Giveaway:​ Go here to enter to win signed copy of Lori Orlinsky’s BALLOONS FOR TIGER) (USA only) (ends June 7)

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]]> It been hard for me and my folks to cope with loss of Pablo. Imagine how hard it must be for children to lose a pet. When Corinne told me about this book, Balloons For Tiger, I knew I had to share details about it here.

Watch the trailer of Balloons For Tiger

How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children open up their hearts and imaginations for a magical journey to the farthest corners of the world, where they’ll meet skydivers, astronauts, superheroes, and everything in between. As they watch the balloons voyage to the other side of the rainbow bridge, they learn to positively process their grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too.

Pre-Order the Book:


Release date May 4!
Amazon ~ B&N ~ IndieBound
Mascot Books
add to goodreads

Meet the Author:

Lori Orlinsky is a multi-award-winning children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She was inspired to tell this story after her family experienced the loss of their beloved eighteen-year-old cat, Tiger. Unable to find books about pet loss to help her young kids cope with their grief, Lori wrote Balloons for Tiger. She hopes this book will help others, too.

connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads

Giveaway:​

Go here to enter to win signed copy of Lori Orlinsky’s BALLOONS FOR TIGER) (USA only) (ends June 7)

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/balloons-for-tiger/feed/ 4 3183 Dear Brave Friend https://pawesomewisdom.com/dear-brave-friend/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/dear-brave-friend/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:32:51 +0000 http://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3125 When I signed up to showcase Dear Brave Friend here, I hardly thought I’d be grieving the loss of our Pablo. It seems so relevant now. Dear Brave Friend This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog passes away. Written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy, the letter shares relatable, real life examples of how the boy (and therefore anybody who has lost a dear pet) may be feeling and suggestions on what he can do to help himself get through this most difficult time. The letter also touches on simple acts of kindness that can follow the reader throughout his or her lifetime. The message in this story is applicable to young and old, girl or boy, and to any family pet that has stolen your heart. Story starters, drawing pages, and a place to add pictures of your own beloved pet are also included in the back of the book. Buy the Book: Amazon.comAdd to Goodreads Meet the Author: Leigh Ann Gerk MA, LPC has been in the counseling field for over eleven years. She is certified in Pet Loss & Grief Companioning and the founder and owner of Mourning to Light Pet Loss providing individual and family counseling for anyone grieving the loss of a pet. She currently offers 3 free pet loss support groups in Northern Colorado and is excited to branch out and offer more. Having grown up on a farm, Leigh Ann’s childhood playmates included baby calves, horses, bunnies, dogs, and 32 cats that set up house in a boxcar that also served as her playhouse. This upbringing introduced her, at a very young age, to the human-animal bond and instilled in her a deep understanding of, and love for, this extraordinary relationship. Leigh Ann and her husband, Andy, live in Loveland, Colorado, and are the proud parents of identical twin daughters, Heather and Heidi. Their family is made complete by their first grandchild and their cherished therapy dog, Gracie. Visit Leigh Ann online at MourningToLightPetLoss.com. Connect with the author:  website  ~  facebook  ~  goodreads Giveaway:​ $25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of the author of DEAR BRAVE FRIEND (1 winner) (open to Amazon.com customers)  (ends Feb 12) Go here to enter

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]]> When I signed up to showcase Dear Brave Friend here, I hardly thought I’d be grieving the loss of our Pablo. It seems so relevant now.

Dear Brave Friend

This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog passes away. Written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy, the letter shares relatable, real life examples of how the boy (and therefore anybody who has lost a dear pet) may be feeling and suggestions on what he can do to help himself get through this most difficult time. The letter also touches on simple acts of kindness that can follow the reader throughout his or her lifetime. The message in this story is applicable to young and old, girl or boy, and to any family pet that has stolen your heart. Story starters, drawing pages, and a place to add pictures of your own beloved pet are also included in the back of the book.


Buy the Book:

Dear Brave Friend


Amazon.com
Add to Goodreads

Meet the Author:

Dear Brave Friend

Leigh Ann Gerk MA, LPC has been in the counseling field for over eleven years. She is certified in Pet Loss & Grief Companioning and the founder and owner of Mourning to Light Pet Loss providing individual and family counseling for anyone grieving the loss of a pet. She currently offers 3 free pet loss support groups in Northern Colorado and is excited to branch out and offer more. Having grown up on a farm, Leigh Ann’s childhood playmates included baby calves, horses, bunnies, dogs, and 32 cats that set up house in a boxcar that also served as her playhouse. This upbringing introduced her, at a very young age, to the human-animal bond and instilled in her a deep understanding of, and love for, this extraordinary relationship. Leigh Ann and her husband, Andy, live in Loveland, Colorado, and are the proud parents of identical twin daughters, Heather and Heidi. Their family is made complete by their first grandchild and their cherished therapy dog, Gracie. Visit Leigh Ann online at MourningToLightPetLoss.com.

Connect with the author:  website  ~  facebook  ~  goodreads

Giveaway:​

$25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of the author of DEAR BRAVE FRIEND (1 winner) (open to Amazon.com customers)

 (ends Feb 12)

Go here to enter

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]]> https://pawesomewisdom.com/dear-brave-friend/feed/ 4 3125 Rest In Peace Pablo https://pawesomewisdom.com/rest-in-peace-pablo/ https://pawesomewisdom.com/rest-in-peace-pablo/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:59:00 +0000 http://pawesomewisdom.com/?p=3118 It’s with great sorrow that José, Lucky and I bade farewell to our dearest Pablo on 31 January morning. He would have been 12 on 18 February. We know that he led a full and happy life and for that we are grateful. Rest in peace Pablo, our sweet boy! Rest In Peace Pablo As much as we know that he is beyond suffering now, we cannot but be sad at his passing. He was such an integral part of our daily lives. As José said, there’s a hole in our lives! Yes, there’s a Pablo-shaped hole in our lives and one that can never be filled. We’ll eventually stop grieving as we are now, but we’ll never stop remembering and loving him. I have so much to write about this special dog, but I can’t see the screen for my tears. In the coming days, I’ll be writing about him and using this space to create something positive to honour the memory of our lovely boy! Rest in peace, champ! And thank you for everything you were to us. ♥

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]]> It’s with great sorrow that José, Lucky and I bade farewell to our dearest Pablo on 31 January morning. He would have been 12 on 18 February. We know that he led a full and happy life and for that we are grateful. Rest in peace Pablo, our sweet boy!

Taken on 17 February 2019 – a day before his 10th birthday

Rest In Peace Pablo

As much as we know that he is beyond suffering now, we cannot but be sad at his passing. He was such an integral part of our daily lives. As José said, there’s a hole in our lives! Yes, there’s a Pablo-shaped hole in our lives and one that can never be filled. We’ll eventually stop grieving as we are now, but we’ll never stop remembering and loving him.

I have so much to write about this special dog, but I can’t see the screen for my tears. In the coming days, I’ll be writing about him and using this space to create something positive to honour the memory of our lovely boy!

Rest in peace, champ! And thank you for everything you were to us. ♥

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