Animals That Rescued Me With Love

Lorilyn’s Blog

Last updated on June 24, 2025

Sirius, border collie adopted from the humane society

I’ll always be by your side while you write the best books in the whole world.

I’m an animal lover. Always have been and always will be. Animals have taught me lessons I couldn’t have learned otherwise. When I see animals, I know the hand of God.

Sometimes I laugh when I see strange creatures on TV, on the internet, in the wild, or in the oceans. I saw many weird ones when I scuba-dived. At other times, I mourn when I see the heartless killing of them. I don’t mean for food. I mean for sport, for pride, for evil.

Lest I get too depressing, which is not what this post is about. With the earthquake in Nepal and the completion of my latest book, I am somewhat emotionally drained. Therefore, I decided to write this post for sheer enjoyment. I have pulled out photos of some of my pet animals, and yes, I have way too many. We have seven neurotic cats and one devoted dog.

They are all been rescued —from the streets, the Human Society, and unwanted. I think they rescued us. Yes, I would be much richer without their upkeep in heartworm medicine, food, and vet bills, but how much poorer would I be without their love?

Enjoy these snapshots. Laugh, and cry, but mostly, remember God brings love to us through our pets. Every good thing comes from above; yes, I believe our cats, dogs, and other critters will be in heaven. Does God not give us the desires of our hearts? And my heart’s desire is to see Gypsy, Gretchen, Shelley, Abby, Rex, Molly, Thomasina, and Lewis (who have gone to their reward) as well as those still with us. How many blessings would I have missed without their licks, wags, kisses, purrs, and—well, even their little messes? (As only a mother would understand:)