An old man walking on the beach at dawn noticed a boy picking up a starfish and throwing it into the sea. When asked why, the boy explained that the stranded starfish would die if left to lie in the morning sun. ‘But there are millions of starfish on this beach,’ said the old man. ‘How can your efforts make a difference?’The boy picked up another starfish and placed it in the waves. ‘It makes a difference to this one,’ he said. -

Posted by: Kareen - Wednesday, 25 April 2007 06:57
"Cruelty to dumb animals is one of the distinguishing vices of the lowest and basest of the people - wherever it is found, it is a certain mark of ignorance and meanness." ( -Jones of Nayland)

Posted by: Kareen - Wednesday, 25 April 2007 06:46
"To close your eyes will not ease another's pain." ( - Chinese Proverb)

Posted by: Kareen - Wednesday, 25 April 2007 06:43
"Cherish the wonderful ways our animals are models of living life to the fullest, loving unconditionally, embracing the passion within, and being completely in the present moment." ( Susan White)

Posted by: Kareen - Monday, 30 October 2006 12:46
"Providing food and shelter is not proving love for your pet. Those too, but proper care and protection from harm make the truest sense of responsible pet ownership." - John D. Carraway, (John D. Carraway)