IN THE NEWS: Former shelter dog hailed as a hero for finding 3-year-old girl curled up in ditch

Here's an uplifting story for you. A dog that was discarded into a shelter, left to die was adopted only to save an unrelated toddler from freezing to death. We need to understand that dogs are much more than pets. They have intelligence beyond what we can imagine, they have knowledge, a sense of danger, personalities all their own. They are JUST like people and should be treated with dignity and respect. This is just one example of what a dog can do. Amazing.

Former shelter dog hailed as a hero for finding 3-year-old girl curled up in ditch

 By Jennifer Earl CBS News March 21, 2017, 5:27 PM

Former shelter dog, Peanut, is being hailed a hero for rescuing a 3-year-old girl from a ditch in Michigan.

Delta Animal Shelter/Facebook

     A year ago, a 2-year-old dog with broken legs, ribs and a belly full of carpet was fortunate enough to be saved by an animal shelter and adopted into a loving home.
Now, a year later, the dog’s the one doing the rescuing.
      The medium-sized mixed-breed named Peanut suddenly started barking uncontrollably while inside her home in Escanaba, Michigan, Friday morning. The behavior was certainly unusual for the ordinarily shy pup.
     She ran up and down the stairs, barking and yelping until her owner finally let her outside. Once the door opened, the dog barreled into an open field behind the house -- her confused owner following close behind.
Eventually, the dog stopped in front of a ditch, and looked back at her owner.
At first, the man pulled on the dog’s collar to turn back, but then he took a closer look and saw a naked little girl curled up into a ball, shivering uncontrollably in the freezing temperatures. Quickly, he hopped into the ditch and wrapped her in his shirt, running back home with Peanut on his heels.
     The family called 911 as they covered the girl in blankets to warm her up.
“By the time the ambulance and police arrived, the little girl could only say one thing -- ‘doggie,’” the dog’s owner explained in a letter to the Delta Animal Shelter, where they adopted the dog last April. “Thanks to Peanut, a little girl’s life was saved.”

     Michigan’s Delta County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the family’s story in a news statement on Monday, crediting the canine for alerting his owner to the child’s presence.     The little girl was not injured and was transported to a nearby hospital for tests, while deputies went door to door in an attempt to find her parents, authorities said. The parents were eventually located at a house nearby.
“Further investigation unveiled unsafe and unsanitary living conditions at the residence,” the sheriff’s office reported. “Child Protective Services was contacted and the found girl along with another young female were eventually removed from the residence.”
    Police said the case has been sent to the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
    “Through all of this sad news, give thanks the children are safe,” the Delta Animal Shelter wrote in a post on Tuesday. “The good in this heartbreaking story is the heroism of this former abused shelter dog Peanut, and her wonderful adoptive family.”
The family agreed, praising Peanut for her “sixth sense.”   “Without her, not only would she have been gone from this world, but the life of this little girl might have been taken as well,” Peanut’s owner said.

Tarot Tuesday with Joy Andreasen: Strength

This is a new feature I'm posting thanks to my friend Joy Andreasen.  

I call it "Tarot Tuesday."

Joy's description of Today's Card: 

This card has been coming up a lot lately. It is time to tap into that strength that lies within us to conquer those lions that come across our paths. Those things which can be perceived as difficulties can actually turn out to be our allies when we realize the power that we have inside us to change our circumstances around to our favor. Our words, our thoughts and our beliefs create our experiences. Just for today, take a belief you have about a challenge you are facing and find the blessing. Remember you have the strength inside you to turn anything around.

Joy Andreasen

Joy is a Shamanic healer/practitioner, psychic medium, interfaith minister, intuitive counselor, energy healing practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and writer.

Contact her at:  joyandreasen@gmail.com and her web page http://www.WhispersofJoy.net/

Check out her "Whispers of Joy" page at:   https://www.facebook.com/whispersofjoy/

Medium Ruthie Larkin Coming to MD 4-7-17 LISTEN Podcast from 2014: Into the Unknown Realm

In 2014, Into the Unknown Realm show featured  Medium Ruthie Larkin who will be appearing in Maryland for one show only on April 7th at VFW 160, Route 176, Glen Burnie, Maryland. Limited seating. Reserve a seat by emailing Inspiredghst@aol.com. $20 at the door (cash only).

Now you can hear the Podcast here:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dtm-radio/2014/07/01/into-the-unknown-realm-with-steve-and-naomi-with-guest-ruthie-larkin

Into the Unknown Realm with Steve and Naomi with guest Ruthie Larkin

WHO IS RUTHIE LARKIN, THE BEANTOWN MEDIUM? 

Psychic Medium   •  Reiki Master/Teacher  •  Certified Energy Systems Management Practitioner
•  Medical Intuitive •  Certified Integrated Energy Therapy Practitioner  •  House Clearings

I have had psychic and healing abilities since childhood and only used them for the benefit of my family and close friends until 2007 when I decided to embrace my calling. Having spent my adult life in corporate sales in the voice and data industry for major organizations, I finally decided it was time to utilize my gifts. I now have a large following across the country and especially in the New England area. I am available for private, phone and group readings as well as large events.  http://www.beantownmedium.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BeanTownMedium

Meet The Hosts:   Steve and Naomi are from the paranormal group S.T.U.R.S., which stands for Seeking the Unknown Realm Society. Steve is the founder of S.T.U.R.S. and Naomi is an investigator. The group was started in October of 2010. STURS has investigated many locations throughout New England, including Rolling Hills Asylum in Bethany, NY, Pennhurst Asylum, The Houghton Mansion in North Adams, MA, The Haunted Victorian in Gardner, MA, The Governors Inn Hampton Falls, NH, The Paine House in Coventry, MA and best known for their appearance on A&E's My Ghost Stories for their story on the investigation of The Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth, NH. Steve and Naomi also perform together singing which includes performing live at the 2013 Paranormal Awards. Into The Unknown Realm with Steve & Naomi are norminated for Radio Show of The Year for the 2014 Paranormal Awards and STURS was a nominee for the 2013 & 2014 EVP Of The Year Award, 2014 Video of the Year & 2014 Comedy of The Year. Naomi can be also seen in the benefit calendar for 2014 Women of The Paranormal as Miss January. They are often joined by their teammates from STURS, like Steve E as they affectionally refer to him as "Quiet Steve". Always a fun show filled with some pretty amazing guests!!

 

Why do other pets show similar habits as those who passed?

Does a cat spirit possess another cat?

Sometimes you'll see other pets take on some of the same habits as your pets that passed. Is that because they're taking over them? Or have they been reincarnated?

Here's an email asking a similar question, and my answer:

QUESTION:  My amazing cat PSYCHPUFF died a few years ago and appears to be, on and off, inhabiting the body of another white cat that now belongs to a person that she had had a very close relationship to. This cat then behaves EXACTLY like PSYCHOPUFF used to behave, specific tricks and behaviours. Have you come across this ever?

ANSWER:   Yes, I've encountered that before. What's happening is that Psychpuff (cute name!) is not inhabiting the body of the other cat, but has been teaching the other cat to do some of the same things that Psychpuff did.   The reason why is because Psychpuff wants you to know that she's still around you. By "training" the other cat to have similar habits that she had, you now know that Psychpuff is very much alive and well in the afterlife.

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FOR MORE INFO, check out my books "Pets and the Afterlife" and "Pets and the Afterlife 2" by Rob Gutro, available on Amazon.com in paperback and E-book.