Mother And Child
Good Bye!
By Bob White
All animals connect. It is us who disconnect. Even fish connect. I had a group of fish for 5 years. Every morning, the largest one would make a huge loop around the tank to say, “Good Morning”. (It was a vertical loop, not a circling feeding loop.) As this fish was dying, I sat vigil with it for 3 days. it was barely breathing. I looked and it made the effort to make one huge verticle loop around the tank and then died. I’m sure it was saying, “Good Bye”.
I thought it was important to share this story for all who think they are “saving a fish from drowning” when they eat it. I don’t eat fish. They were my friends for 5 wonderful years.
Companionship
By Sue K, Philippines, March 2009
My husband and I had two guinea pigs. When one of them unexpectedly died last year, the other pig became what I can only describe as depressed. He barely ate, he barely moved. His eyes were dull, he didn’t squeak anymore or show any curiosity towards anything. We wanted to mourn the loss of our little pig friend for a while, but we ended up adopting another guinea pig from the humane society within days because we were so worried for our other pig. Within hours of the new pig being in the house (not even in the same enclosure yet, due to quarantine precautions), the bereft pig perked right up and began eating and squeaking again. It was amazing to witness. Both pigs are still very happy together, over a year later. Animals are our brothers and sisters on this planet and I am honored to have these little pigs as companions in our home. They teach me much about being content with food, shelter, warmth and companionship.
By Bob White
All animals connect. It is us who disconnect. Even fish connect. I had a group of fish for 5 years. Every morning, the largest one would make a huge loop around the tank to say, “Good Morning”. (It was a vertical loop, not a circling feeding loop.) As this fish was dying, I sat vigil with it for 3 days. it was barely breathing. I looked and it made the effort to make one huge verticle loop around the tank and then died. I’m sure it was saying, “Good Bye”.
I thought it was important to share this story for all who think they are “saving a fish from drowning” when they eat it. I don’t eat fish. They were my friends for 5 wonderful years.
Companionship
By Sue K, Philippines, March 2009
My husband and I had two guinea pigs. When one of them unexpectedly died last year, the other pig became what I can only describe as depressed. He barely ate, he barely moved. His eyes were dull, he didn’t squeak anymore or show any curiosity towards anything. We wanted to mourn the loss of our little pig friend for a while, but we ended up adopting another guinea pig from the humane society within days because we were so worried for our other pig. Within hours of the new pig being in the house (not even in the same enclosure yet, due to quarantine precautions), the bereft pig perked right up and began eating and squeaking again. It was amazing to witness. Both pigs are still very happy together, over a year later. Animals are our brothers and sisters on this planet and I am honored to have these little pigs as companions in our home. They teach me much about being content with food, shelter, warmth and companionship.