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The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his worst enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith.

The money that man has, he may lose; it flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it the most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads.


The one absolutely unselfish friend that a man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.

A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince.

When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground (no matter if all other friends pursue their way) there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness - faithful and true even to death.

Angels are beings of love and light that assist us with our dreams and desires. They hear our prayers, share our joy, and hold us in times of great sorrow. Angels come in all sizes, for all of our needs. There is an angel for everything including: singing, children, pets, peace, healing, homework, gardening, safe travel, and love. Everything on our planet is nurtured and loved by Angels. When we open ourselves to this love and abundance we can learn to be at one with all life. Angels are truly amazing in their patience, loving, and humor as they watch and guide us. They show themselves in our daily lives through our friends, a stranger's smile, a bumper sticker on the car in front of us, a single white feather, and a warm feeling on our shoulder when trying something new. Blessed be the Angels that love and guide us on this journey of life.

Characteristics: The Angel of Animals, or sometimes the Angel of Pets, is an Angel we can call when we want to protect and heal our fuzzy friends. If you are traveling with your cat, surgery for your dog, or a lost stray walking down a highway, this Angel brings love, understanding and amazing healing. She often shows herself surrounded by nature in a variety of clothes, and holding light or an animal.

Service: The Angel of Animals goes by many different names and will often give you in meditation a special name to call her. Whenever you need assistance with an animal she can help. She will help speed up the recovery after a surgery, help a vet understand the problem quicker, or help your pet release from their life without pain.

Connection: Try using stones that promote understanding in the animal kingdom like; Coral, Cylindrite, and Opal. All creatures of our planet reflect this Angel's love. Find pictures of your favorite animal (or pet) and surround it with white feathers or Angel pictures. Try taking a quartz crystal and blessing it with this Angel's healing for your pet. Then place near their cage or bedding to assist your fuzzy loved one.