В молодости Ален Делон носил военные куртки, чтобы было удобнее согревать всех щенков на пути. Сегодня французский актер, которому скоро 78 лет, содержит 5 питомников для бездомных собак и кошек.

"В моем доме всегда живет много собак, я даже самостоятельно вывел особую породу. Собаки напоминают мне больных детей, которым жизнь отмерила всего десять-четырнадцать лет..."

Alone I sit by the door,

Ears perked up, eyes on the floor.

The day drifts slowly, passing by,

I watch the shadows, hear a sigh.



The house is quiet, still and bare,

But I can sense you in the air.

Each creak and rustle makes me leap,

In hopes your footsteps break my sleep.



The sun sinks low, the light grows dim,

Yet still I wait, my patience slim.

For when you come, the world’s made right,

In your embrace, the dark turns bright.



So here I'll stay, with wagging tail,

And dreams of you in every trail.

For in your love, my heart finds home,

No longer do I wait alone.

Ты меня никогда- никогда...? Ты меня никому-никому....?

Hey Drujok!



I hope you're having the best time in heaven. I wanted to let you know that I climbed up a ladder to bring you this ball. You forgot your favorite ball, but I have it with me, keeping it safe and sound. It’s the same ball you loved to chase around the yard, the one we spent countless hours playing with. I remember how your eyes would light up every time I threw it, and you'd sprint after it with all your energy, your tail wagging furiously.



I miss our playtimes and all the joy you brought into my life. The way you'd nuzzle the ball back to me, eager for another round, always brought a smile to my face. You had this incredible way of making every moment special, turning ordinary days into extraordinary ones with your boundless enthusiasm and love.



I know you're running free and happy now, in endless fields of green, where the sun always shines and there are always friends to play with. Heaven must be the perfect place for you, with all the space to run and plenty of balls to chase. Just remember, every time you catch a ball up there, I’m thinking of you and all the joy you brought into my life.



Until we meet again, keep chasing those heavenly balls and having fun. Know that you're always in my heart, and our memories together will forever be cherished. You were more than just a pet; you were my best friend, my confidant, and my source of endless happiness.



With all my love,

Your Human" 

Master bedroom," watercolor painting by Andrew Wyeth (1965) 

Just a dog.

From time to time people tell me “chill out, it’s just a dog” or “it’s a lot of money just for a dog.” They don't understand the distance traveled, the time invested, or the costs incurred by "just a dog".

Some of my proudest moments have occurred with “just a dog.”

Many hours have passed being my only company "just a dog", but not for one moment did I feel despised. Some of my saddest moments have been because of “just a dog,” and on those gray days, the gentle touch of “just a Dog” gave me comfort and the reason to get through the day.

If you also think “it’s just a dog”, then you’ll probably understand phrases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

For "just a dog" I will get up early, take long walks and look forward to the future. So for me and people like me, it’s not “just a dog,” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the memories of the past, and the absolute joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out the good in me and takes my thoughts away from myself and daily worries.

I hope one day they can understand that it’s not “just a dog”, but the one that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog”, just smile because they “just don’t get it”.-

Питер Пандер (Pieter Pander). Портреты собак и других животных.

 

Питер Пандер (Pieter Pander (1962, Dutch painter):

«У каждого животного есть свой« портрет », его собственное выражение, взгляд, характер и движение».

Темы Питера Пандера включают пейзажи, верфи, индустриальные пейзажи, но особенно животные и люди. Помимо портретов и автопортретов Питер Пандер также рисует портреты животных. В этих картинах художник исследует тему жизни и смерти животных. Мы видим, что Питер изображает "братьев наших меньших" с сочувствием и любовью и пытается передать это чувство зрителю. Он показывает уязвимость животных вместе с их страхами и доверием к людям. Используя необычную точку зрения, художник создает чувство отстранения, и это позволяет зрителю взглянуть на животное по-новому.