Bonnie Tilly


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Can Music Soothe the Savage Beast?

He tilts back his head and yodels. We all laugh and call him "cute." We claim our musically inclined dog loves to sing to unusual accompaniments . . . sirens, whistles, even the ear-splitting soprano voice blasting the airwaves. But is our canine friend finding this so humorous? With all the noise pollution around us, is it any wonder some pets seem to be wearing smiles when they finally go deaf? The everyday... (posted by Bonnie 2 years 178 days ago.)
The Saving Braying Mule

The mule's curious dark eyes stared back at the camera. Lou had no way of knowing he was being photographed for his heroic deed. Lou's fame was born on a New Year's Day in the peaceful countryside of beautiful Tennessee. Many moons before, Lou had been brought to the family's farmstead to help with the chores. Since that day, Lou had added many years of faithful service to his resume. And now, this New Year's Day was to be... (posted by Bonnie 2 years 233 days ago.)
The Prayer of a Puppy

Not long ago I heard someone say we shouldn't bring our concerns about our pets to the Lord. Holy Smokes!Didn't this poor soul ever hear that the Lord wants us to bring ALL of our concerns to Him? "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). And so I did. When Trixie, my little miniature Dachshund, was only a few months old, she developed an ugly red lump near her eye. Over a span of three months... (posted by Bonnie 2 years 244 days ago.)