Friday, April 26, was National Kids and Pets Day, so let’s share our favorite images of kids and pets this week.
The History of National Kids and Pets Day
This “holiday” was first created in 2005 by Colleen Paige, a celebrity pet and family lifestyle expert, and a former EMT. She created this day not only to help further the bond between pets and children but also to bring awareness to the plight of animals in shelters. Another reason she invented this holiday was to emphasize the importance of parents implementing safety measures when children and pets are together. Source
No kids or pets? Improvise! Images of other’s kids or grandkids and any images of animals, birds, reptiles, fish, or critters will work. Almost anything goes, so have fun with this theme!
Brodie, Our Dog
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a dog in my life.
In 2022, we said goodbye to my daughter’s dog, Gideon, and my little Aero. They were brothers from separate litters, and both passed away at age 12. We will always hold them dear in our hearts
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras
Brodie came along in January 2017 and wowed us with his intelligence and silliness. He is a purebred Boykin Spaniel if you are wondering. He attracts much attention, as very few Boykins are seen in the Western US.
Needless to say, Brodie goes almost everywhere we go. Lately, Brodie has visited a Portland tulip farm and two waterfalls and had other adventures.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings
Going to the Dog—Woods
You can always draw on nature for inspiration if you lack dog pictures. The dogwood trees are beginning to blossom now and will show their lovely blooms in May.
“Decorate my soul with spring. Fill its depth with lovely things.” ~ Angie Weiland-Crosby
Winged “Pets” in the Backyard
My four-legged pets have been an integral part of our lives. The birds I have photographed over the years are also beloved to me, and I thank God for nature and this beautiful world in which we live. Now that we have planted 30 trees on our property, the birds come from far and wide to feed, nest, and cavort.
“I don’t feed the birds because they need me; I feed the birds because I need them.”
― Kathi Hutton
“There is an unreasonable joy to be had from the observation of small birds going about their bright, oblivious business.” ― Grant Hutchison
I feel close to these wonderful birds, and new species have arrived on our property. I would not consider these wild but somewhat tame birds actual pets, but I do actively feed them with several feeders and bathe them (with two birdbaths),…
I also house them (nest building) and spend time watching them. These cute flycatchers are new to our property this year and have built a nest under our patio cover.
Enjoying Children
My hubby and I are grandparent age, and we have two granddaughters who live in San Diego, California, a mere 1350 miles away from us.
All of our children are grown, and the recently married one is “working” toward having a baby. Below is an image of me, my daughter, and her dog Gideon (who is now gone).
Close to home live our nieces and nephews, who have a few kids of their own.
“Childhood is that state which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity.” ~ Kathy Williams
Partially inspired by various challenges: Cee’s FOTD, Dawn’s Spring Festival, Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday, and Lens-Artists: Music to My Eyes (noted in gallery captions).
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL to the comments.
This Week’s Featured Bloggers
Sunday Stills is a wonderful community of bloggers, poets, artists, and photographers who desire to connect with one another. Below are this week’s links from bloggers sharing their photos of kids and pets. I add these all week as new links are posted. Please comment on my post if you link your post to Sunday Stills and wish to be included in each week’s listed round-up.
- YOUR BLOG’S NAME GOES HERE…
- The 59 Club
- Always Write
- Between the Lines
- Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
- Welcome back! Colleen Chesebro
- The Day After
- Deb’s World
- Equipoise Life
- Graham’s Island
- Hugh’s Views and News
- Live Laugh RV
- Loving Life
- Quaint Revival
- Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy
- WillowDot
The May themes are ready to view on my Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Page, which is updated monthly. Join me next week as we explore GROUPS.
Thank you for the great responses to last week’s Earth Day theme!
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