Animal Antics
From The Heart
People often ask why I do what I do,
You seen threw all my fears
You even shed some caring tears       
You seen threw all my scars                             
You knew my heart was badly marred.                
You seen threw all the bad                                  
New of things I’d never had                                  
You seen threw my tired eyes                                 
You answered my unheard cries                               
You said I’d never want again                                  
Be hungry, scared, neglected or have to fend                        
With a soft pat on top of my head                       
You promised this wouldn’t be my end                

You scratched my neck
And checked me out
Could this really be true
No more bad luck

My silent Prayers
All answered now
This isn't a dream
I don't know how

My life is starting over
I feel fresh and new
Feed, hay, love and attention
All because You seen Threw...

Marietta Kenney
I was born with the need to fulfill their needs
I take in new family members without plan, thought, or selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
and I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body

I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal friends
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time

I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
But I believe there are
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind
We may be master of the animals,
Something people still haven't learned
War and Abuse makes me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind
We are a quiet but determined army
And making a difference ever day

There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
who only days ago, was too weak to eat

I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done,
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full

Annette King-Tucker





RESCUE PRAYER (can apply to all pets)

Now I lay me down to rest

I pray my soul can stand this test

Of watching critters lose their homes

While owners gripe and cry and moan.

I long for strength of spirit that

They'll find a loving home again

Where they will know a loving heart

I can't do much, but it's a start..

And spare me from the owner's pleas

About the baby's allergies

Or how they're moving out of state

Or spitefulness 'tween ferret and mate

Please keep me sane while dealing with

The woman who bought as a gift

A wriggling tiny ball of fluff

That now is playing way too rough.

Remind me I should bite my lip

When confronted with "he grew too quick"

"I didn't know he'd get so large"

"He seems to think that he's in charge"

Protect my heart when I hear them say

"I think we'll breed our ferret one day"

Sometimes I think it'll break in two;

Each day brings trials harsh and new.


And if I die before I wake

I pray one hopeless soul you'll take

My tears are gone, my faith is bare

Lord, please hear my rescue prayer.

Author Unknown
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