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Learning from the Small Things

Sometimes life is busy and we forget that it is the small things that matter.  Today, I had to take my three boys to the vet.  Getting two cats into a carrier, is literally, herding cats! The dog is bit easier, as he can easily be lured to the car with a beef stick.  Once we were at the vets though, he knew he should have held out for a higher value treat.

Sugar
The first one to get seen was Sugar.   Sugar has the dubious honor of being the only dog, so he gets to travel quite a bit with us.  He even has his new Euro passport now!   Sugar doesn't question where we are going, when the leash is out, he is ready for adventure.  He was the first of the three to get his shot and he didn't even make sound.  Even the vet said he was a brave little dog.  Watching him I realized that often I spend more time whining, then just taking my shot.  I can learn something from this little dog.
Sugar

Next it was time for Spinkles to get his shots.  Sprinkles was a
Sprinkles
street cat who was getting fed by one of our neighbors who looked after all the neighborhood strays.  When Sprinkles ended up being mistaken for my cat (Spice) and let into the house, I started off calling him "Dirty Spice." His coat was so full of dirt that it was disgusting to touch. Now, he is so spoiled that when I told my new vet that he was a street cat, she couldn't believe it. This is a cat who really loves people and will just jump in your lap.  Sprinkles is not a cat that let's his history define the cat he is now.  This is such an important lesson.  Your past should teach you, not imprison you.
Spinkles and Sparkles

Sparkles is the newest member of the family and he rarely settles down.  When he does, you will always find him someplace unexpected.  Sparkles full name is Sparkles von Marshmallow. What I learn from his guy on a regular basis, is don't let others define you.  Be yourself.

Now we are all home safe and sound.  Everyone had a great checkup and we are good for another year...except Sparkles.  The next time we go back to the vet he will get castrated.  I think the lesson from that is that no matter how bad your day is, at least you aren't actually getting your balls chopped off!
Sparkles - He defines his own place at the table!

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