The Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship
Some of the sweetest friendships to witness
are between the very old and very young;
between different species;
between different walks of life;
where chasms once yawned.
This is a friendship between a young dog,
a sweet little female who was the runt of the litter,
I had to put her on mom’s teat when the others were not around, or full.
She slept with me a few nights just after birth as she was so weak.
A sweet-natured, loving, caring, motherly little doggie.
She adopted both of these other animals when they were tiny orphans
and brought to me to raise.
She attended to their grooming, both for cleanliness and bonding.
She took care of toilet duties,
many baby animals need a warm, wet tongue to move things along.
She cuddled and played and reprimanded and loved.
My sweet Munchkin,
Little feral kitten, Minx,
A baby Duiker, Zakumi.
Munchkin grooming Minx
Munchkin kissing Zakumi
Minx and Zakumi adventuring together
Munchkin, Minx and Zakumi off into the world
A dog. a cat and a duiker
unlikely, but firm friends.
I think there is a lesson here.
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Thank you!
June 16, 2012 at 7:43 am
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Those are so sweeeeet!
June 15, 2012 at 12:58 am
My little buck went to live at a safe Game Lodge and has his own harem now. Minx disappeared a year ago, we hope he went feral again, but don’t know. We miss him terribly. Munchie still looks after everything and everyone.
June 15, 2012 at 10:48 am
These a very heart warming, inspiring story of love and friendship. Something we all can learn from. Beautiful images that delights the heart. I agree, “Some of the sweetest friendships to witness
are between the very old and very young;
between different species;
between different walks of life.” Thank you.
June 13, 2012 at 11:38 am
Dear Island Traveler. thank you so much
June 13, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Great shot. I love the first pic.
June 13, 2012 at 9:18 am
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Thank you!
June 13, 2012 at 7:02 am
Thank you very much
June 13, 2012 at 8:42 pm
How beautiful and lovely they are… Thank you dear Charlene, have a nice day, love, nia
June 12, 2012 at 9:22 am
Thank you Nia
June 12, 2012 at 10:31 am
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Thanks for the pingback
June 12, 2012 at 10:32 am
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Thanks for the pingback
June 11, 2012 at 8:30 pm
A beautiful entry for this week’s challenge.
June 11, 2012 at 2:42 pm
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A wonderful example … and the comments I echo the comments above … Amen Bulldog.
June 11, 2012 at 12:16 pm
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Thank you
June 10, 2012 at 10:41 pm
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Thoughtful poem and great photos.
June 10, 2012 at 6:03 pm
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Unlucky friendships can be the best sometimes, and I think we can all see that through the fondness shown here
June 10, 2012 at 11:11 am
You are so right!
June 10, 2012 at 11:57 am
And what a lesson it is… if humanity would only see the same, instead of colour and back ground, what a wonderful life we would all live… Great blog… I love it..
June 10, 2012 at 10:10 am
Hi again my fellow-countryman, yes it is so true. This is what I love about the internet: in a sense not seeing one another face to face is great – no preconceived notions to get in the way, no matter HOW evolved you have become. The friendship and like come so naturally.
June 10, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Definitely a lesson to be learned here. Friendships are possible across all nations, tongues and races. We just have to lay down own desires for gratification and learn to give wholeheartedly to another, expecting nothing in return. Then we will be blessed beyond imagination.
I love these photos, and the story. Wonderful.
June 10, 2012 at 4:50 am
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There is indeed, a lesson to be learned…and thanks for posting.
Be encouraged!
June 10, 2012 at 3:10 am
Thanks Stephen, you too!
June 10, 2012 at 10:52 am
The dog is adorable – in fact, they all are – great post!!
June 10, 2012 at 2:32 am
I think so too, lol. Thanks for visiting and your comment.
June 10, 2012 at 10:51 am
What a beautiful love story! The photos are just charming. How precious your little Munchkin is to mother these two babies! Your story is very sweet. You could make a book from this story! Thanks for the ping back.
June 10, 2012 at 2:12 am
Hi Judy, thank you so much for your sweet comment. Munchie is wonderful, whether mothering other animals or not. She falls into “mommy-mode” whenever there is a baby around! I am writing a book about my animals. But finding time hard to come by!!!
June 10, 2012 at 10:47 am
Peace and friendships in the animal kingdom is a lesson we should all follow. “and the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the kid, and the calf and the young lion…and a little boy will lead them.” Isa. 11:6 Thanks for your wonderful pictures.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
June 10, 2012 at 1:54 am
AMEN! Francine, I just know that is waiting! Bless you
June 10, 2012 at 10:45 am