Lonesome George crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Lonesome George crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Lonesome George crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni, or Pinta Island giant tortoise, is a subspecies of Galapagos Islands tortoise native to Ecuador's Pinta Island, believed to have become extinct in June 24th, 2012.

The Pinta Island tortoise is the rarest animal in the world. The last known individual of the subspecies was a male named "Lonesome George", a conservation icon, who died on 24 June, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. local time in Ecuador, South America.

He was believed to be over 100 years old, and he weighed 200 pounds. The event may have marked the total extinction of his subspecies. Lonesome George had been found dead by his caretaker of 40 years. The Director of the Galapagos National Park suspects that the cause of death was heart failure consistent with the end of the natural life cycle of a tortoise.

In his last years, he was known as the rarest creature in the world. George served as a potent symbol for conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands and internationally.

Steve Irwin, the Australian Zoologist, visited the Galapagos Islands with its famous giant tortoises, and recorded the events on film for his TV programs.

Farewell to Lonesome George, the last representative of the giant tortoise subspecies. He was a symbol of biodiversity loss, but his legacy is felt in the work to restore Galapagos habitats.

Lonesome George's death is very sad news for me and for the world.

Good-Bye, George!!

The Spirit of the Horse.

"The Spirit of the Horse."

As a freelance writer, I may say that there are all sort of people in this world, the ones who care, and the careless, who don't care about anything, but themselves. A generous and compassionate heart is a golden heart with a living God in it. This poet cares so much for the ones in need of help. You had better believe it, because I've got a huge true love for the helpless ones...
Teaching good life lessons will be stored in people's minds, as you go about touching hearts worldwide. If you are a writer, why don't you tell an inspirational story with good deeds in the end to touch hearts worldwide!! Perhaps, there is something wrong in the world that needs to be fixed. So tell us about it what is going on wrongly, for every word counts in the end, so these words will build up mountains, and they will scream, yell and shout their living rights everywhere. And their echoe will be heard for each and everyone...
As you may already realize, I am an animal lover and advocate. I love dogs, cats, horses, and so on. Well, I am going to tell you a story with two horses this day.

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you get a closer look, you will notice something quite interesting...

One of the horses is blind.

His owner has chosen neither to have him put down, nor be sent to the slaughter, but has made him a safe haven and comfortable barn to live in.

This alone is pretty amazing.

If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. It is coming from a smaller horse in the field. Attached to the horse's halter is a small, copper-colored bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow...

As you stand and watch closely to these two friends, you'll be able to see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell. Then, he'll slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting he will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, he will stop occasionally to look back, making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect, or because we have problems or challenges.

God watches over us and even brings others into our lives, in order to help us when we are in need of help. Sometimes, we are the blind horse, being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. God guides our footsteps as we follow Him with a true faith.

In other times, we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way if they get lost or astray.

If you had a blind animal, would you take care of him/her, or let him/her go?? I wonder...

Frank is my 17-year-old Siamese cat. I feed him with food and water on daily basis. Ositoy and Sonya are 10-year-old European style cats. Sonya has developed some sort of cataract in both eyes. If she goes blind, I shall always take good care of her, no matter what. I love them all!!

Thank you for reading My Monthly Newsletters!!

Poet Starry Dawn.

Guide Dog Helps Blind Man and Blind Dog.

"Guide Dog Helps Blind Man and Blind Dog."

As a freelance writer, I may say that there are all sort of people in this world, the ones who care, and the careless, who don't care for anything, but themselves. A generous and compassionate heart is a golden heart with a living God in it.

Teaching good life lessons will be stored in people's minds for a lifetime, as you go about touching hearts worldwide with your good teaching habits.

If you are a writer, why don't you tell an inspirational story with good deeds in the end, in order to touch hearts worldwide!!...

I have recently read this inspirational true story that has brought me into tears, and touched my heart so much that I would love to share it with you, dear readers.

In the English town of Suffolk, Graham who is a blind man, has two guide dogs -one that can see and one that can't.

After six years of loyal service, Graham's guide dog, Edward, developed cataracts and became blind. Both of his eyes were removed. Graham was devastated, so rather than give up on Edward -his loyal pet and former guide dog- when he lost his eye-sight, Graham got a new guide dog to help them both.

Opal, the replacement dog, not only helps her owner now to carry out everyday tasks, but also helps Edward to get around. While Edward is well-known in Schools and in the English Community of Suffolk, Opal is now developing her own reputation.

Graham, their owner, talks about their unique training and about the amazing way in which these special dogs help their people.

This is a true inspirational story about our loyal pet friends.

Thank you for reading My Monthly Newsletters!!

Poet Starry Dawn.