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At 8:24pm on November 6, 2011, Robin Ritter said…: Hello, I hope your enjoying the beautiful fall and long nights. Namaste.

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At 5:57pm on November 1, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: Thank you Leila. How do I join that group? I don't know how active I can be in it. Right now I have a heavy heart. The vet was here and wants to euthanize two of our horses. But the horses aren't ready to go. I know that they will tell me when it's time. I'll continue to research and treat them both the best I can. One has already began to improve. One of the dogs was bitten by a rattle snake and needs to go to the vet. I just have to figure out the finance to do it with, but it'll get done.

At 7:42am on October 30, 2011, Sky a.k.a. JD Aeon said…: Thank you! Blessed be!

At 12:07pm on October 28, 2011, L. Love said…: This is home dearest and like my literal home, I pay my bills lol ;) Much love Leila and thank you too....((((hugs))))

At 8:22am on October 24, 2011, Sky a.k.a. JD Aeon said…: Simply so beautiful!

At 8:16am on October 24, 2011, Sky a.k.a. JD Aeon said…: Thank you! I am glad that I've joined! Well, it is always easy to join deliciously Beautiful & Wise People in Beautiful Places & Being Meaningful!

At 12:02pm on October 23, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: I'm 68, Leila, and we started this about 10 years ago as a 501(c)3. We've been rescuin' and shelterin' for over 20 years. In 2001, I was told I had a year left to live. I had contracted Hepatitis C from the Army shot lines before goin' to Nam. I started the sanctuary the same year after I heard that I was gonna die.The animals keep me alive.

At 4:12pm on October 17, 2011, Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD. said…: THANKS FOR THE WARM WELCOME!! AND THE FRIENDSHIP!

At 11:59am on October 11, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: The full moon is a time for reflection, for bein' with oneself. Maybe there is a snake callin' ya, needin' ya. If I could, I would let ya hold one of mine. I have 10 snakes, 7 of them are over 20 years old. The oldest is about 27 years old. I'll put her picture up in the album I started this mornin'. We've had her since 1994. We rescued her, a man was gonna kill her (stab) to get even with his wife. He had already stabbed her dog to death and beaten her up.

At 9:20am on October 11, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: I feel the same way about snakes. They are special to me and very wise. If I'm overwhelmed, tensed, etc. I can get Sunshine out and just hold her and it will relax me and slow me down. I can get rid of frustration by brushin' one of the horses. If I need energy, I can get that from holdin' one of the dogs. They seem to know it and will come to me.

I believe that we're all family too. Don't think me weird, but I can communicate with animals. I sense things before they happen. I go in a crowd and can feel vibrations, emotions, etc. I reckon that's why I'm a recluse, so I'm not gettin' jumbled up feelin's from everybody that I come near. Luv, Cougar

At 10:07pm on October 6, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: Thanks Leila, the animals mean so much to me that it's hard for me to speak about them to people I don't know. I feel like I've known you for a very long time. Maybe in another lifetime. You have such a good heart and great ideas. I can fight in a war, but I can't speak to people that I don't know. I could never really promote the sanctuary. I can just tell about the animals.

At 9:57pm on October 5, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: There's no problem Leila, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. With 40+ animals to tend and feed, we couldn't do it on our own. But since donations are so few, we are practically doin' it on our own. I couldn't get on before today. When Dave works, there's just no time to do anythin' but clean, feed and doctor animals. He's workin' overtime to cover vet bills. I promise 100% of all donations goes to their medical needs and feed. If any want to sponsor a particular animal, I send pictures and updates on the animal. I understand your caution. luv, Cougar

At 5:07pm on October 4, 2011, Debbie said…: yes I see it does take time to learn everything,, thank you so much for the welcome;} Peace ,, Love & light and blessings always ;}

At 7:40pm on October 2, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: Leila, I think the reason we can't get volunteers is because we're 30 milles from town, out in the desert. No one wants to drive that far to work for nuttin'. We have had some inquires, but when they find out where we are...oh well, I understand, with gas the price it is. I love it here in the desert, but it does take all my time, when my husband Dave works dayshift. We get up at 2:15am, he leaves at 4:15 (its an hour to where he works), then he's gone for 14-15 hours. Comin' home at 7:30pm (if he isn't still workin'), doesn't give him much time to do anythin'. We need donations so bad. Neither of us has the time or energy to do anythin' but take care of the animals. Can I put pictures up here some where? I would love to show y'all our animals and each has a story.

At 6:03pm on October 2, 2011, L. Love said…: Oh cool!! You'll have to post a couple of pictures honey ;)
Much love :)

At 2:16pm on October 2, 2011, L. Love said…: Well hoping you have fun with Halloween and I thought this might help you get in the mood ;) hehehe

At 3:53pm on October 1, 2011, L. Love said…: Hello beautiful lady....hope you are doing good. Sending much love :)

At 8:27pm on September 30, 2011, Cougar Martin said…: Leila, I will definitely check them out soon. Any suggestions are appreciated and needed, since this is so new to me. I haven't had time yet to really browse the site yet either. My day was filled with cleanin' cages, feedin', givin' medications and treatments, some groomin' and excercisin' the animals. Since we have no volunteers at this time and Dave, my husband works fulltime and is gone 14-15 hours a day, I have 40 animals to take care o. It doesn't leave me much time or energy for myself, but I don't mind. I try to stay in the now, so each thing I do, becomes my pleasure.

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