Celebrate World Animal Day: Pet Your Pet!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around World Animal Day, focusing on personal experiences and traditions related to celebrating pets. Participants share anecdotes about their pets, mention specific activities, and reflect on the significance of the day.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express joy in giving their pets extra attention and treats on World Animal Day.
  • One participant mentions a tradition of animal blessings in churches, highlighting a communal aspect of the celebration.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the treatment of pets, including a playful comment about not tormenting a cat.
  • A participant shares their support for wildlife through donations to the WWF, indicating a broader perspective on animal welfare.
  • Another participant questions the nature of the celebration by drawing a provocative analogy.
  • One participant notes a grooming experience for their pet, emphasizing care and pampering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a light-hearted and celebratory tone regarding their pets, but there are differing views on the significance and nature of the day, particularly with one comment introducing a controversial analogy that may not align with the celebratory spirit.

Contextual Notes

Some comments reflect personal traditions and cultural practices, while others introduce humor or critique that may not align with the main theme of celebration.

Who May Find This Useful

Pet owners, animal lovers, and those interested in cultural celebrations related to animals may find this discussion engaging.

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So did your kittie get an extra hug today and the pup an extra bone? After all , it's World Animal Day today.

I'm a bit perplexed that this seems the first thread ever in GD mentioning it.

Cuddling Pebbles and Gizmo. Hmmm, time for anti flea drops.
 
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Here, some churches celebrate this day with an "animal blessing". You bring in your animal, and the guy in the front of the room wearing the robe will give it a blessing.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/10/04/1367669/blessing-all-gods-critters-even.html

In that article, even a sloth is brought into be blessed!
 
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Happy animal's day little Pebbles and Gizmo... Extra cuddle Gizmo for me Andre! :biggrin:
 
Gizmo tells that he is honored, in between hunting spiders. :-p
 
Duke has had visits with my father, and with the neighbors today, and lots of treats, too. Not because of an official day, but because he's my guy.
 
I haven't tormented my cat today. Does that count?
 
dlgoff said:
I haven't tormented my cat today. Does that count?

... You should be hanged in this day! :biggrin:
 
My wife and I got a big thank-you and our yearly calendar from the WWF today. We'll have to give another donation - our neighbor's little girls will love the matching WWF aluminum water bottles that WWF offers as a "gift" for an additional donation.
 
Freija is spoilt enough.
 
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Do slaves celebrate Master's Day?
 
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Jelly got a mani pedi at the vet this morning. (No toenail polish - we like the natural look).
 

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