A friend just e-mailed this to me. For anyone who’s ever helped a dog
(or cat, or animal) this one’s for you. My way of saying THANK YOU SO MUCH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=IFPnwpkGioc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you.
(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
Amazingly wonderful story.
Bless all the people who helped her. What a story. 🙂
Such a beautiful story P!
Thanks!!
I should have invested in Kleenex before watching it. I’d be rich now. So glad you got to see it. 🙂
Yeah, about that…
I was actually sobbing here!!
Yup… and that song threw me over the edge.
Paulette, that was wonderful beyond words Thank you so much for sharing it. Take care, Bill
So glad you saw it. All the great people that made it happen and the joy Daisy expressed. So wonderful. 🙂
Evidence of how animals can heal as well as humans with determination and spunk. Thank God for the wonderful people that donated money for her surgery. Love these kinds of stories.
Hi Yvonne,
Yes and yes!! They’re the best teachers on resilience. I love these kinds of stories also.
And I believe there are a lot of loving and caring people out there who will care. Thank you, Paulette.
Agree with you. I love hearing/learning about them and seeing stories like this. Heart food. 🙂
Sob. Sob. Sob. Happy tears, tho!
Yeah, lots of wetness over this end from watching it as well. Too bad we couldn’t share a box of Kleenex and watch together. 🙂
No kidding! WP does help the world feel smaller, even if it isn’t. ;oP
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Very heartwarming story. I’m so happy for Daisy and thankful for people who cared enough to help her. Pawkiss 🙂
Very heartwarming indeed. Bless all who helped Daisy and who continue to help other helpless voiceless friends in life. Pawkiss back. 🙂
Wonderful little lady…and such wonderful people ready to help her.
Marvelous people who helped this sweet little furry friend. So many all around the world doing things like this daily. My hats off to each and every one of the. 🙂
Do you know Ayak…of Ayak’s Turkish Delight blog…she rescues dogs…her friend Karen has a whole kennelfull of rescued dogs, trying to get them shipped to homes in the U.K.
Never heard of her but just went there and am now following. I also left her a comment. What a great site, place, woman. Here’s the link for anyone here who wants to connect with a terrific animal rescue site: http://ayak-turkishdelight.blogspot.com/ Thank you so much Helen. You never know who gets helped by these connections. Always good to network to help those who can’t help themselves.
Beautiful story.
Very. I just love it so much. 🙂
Damn. I’m running out of Kleenex. I had to pick up my kitty and give her a hug.
Me too, this one sent me over the edge. Sweet that you picked up your kitty. Believe me, I understand. 🙂
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Thank you!!!! 🙂
My pleasure. Too good not to share. 🙂
These things always make me cry.
Me too, I’m a gonner when it comes to animal things like this.
Huge thanks to those who have kind hearts .Touchy and moving story.All the best .
Huge huge huge thanks for sure!! So glad to share this with you. All the best to you as well. 🙂
This is so beautiful, Paulette.
Awww, Jules, so glad you saw it. It’s a good one for us animal lovers. 🙂
Ah, Paulette – a wonderful reminder that we walk this earth with giants by our side.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring–it was peace.” Milan Kundera
Oh Rebecca, that quote is perfection. And, to understand from whence it comes is to understand, oppression, censorship, etc. With that backdrop the value of a friend is so heightened and a blessing beyond description. I think I’ve experienced this with my furry kids from time to time, I certainly have learned about unconditional love and loyalty from them. Thank goodness for the biped giants who help them back. 🙂
Amen to that!!!
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A happy tear-jerker!
Yes it was. Really stayed with me a long time after I watched the video. 🙂
Oh, my we have lots of tears but what a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. Hugs
Yes, lots of tears over here as well for this heartwarming beautiful story. So happy to share with another animal loving friend. 🙂
A beautiful and amazing story! Good choice…
Clayton
Hello there clayton paul! So glad you stopped by to see this one. It sure is a beautiful and amazing story. One of my favorites. 🙂
That puppy was truly blessed, and how he could run after 6 months!
There is a parable in this story for human application. We can do so much by sharing our love and goodness! Total miracles are possible…
Enjoy your day,
Clayton
Right on, my friend! Love, goodness, kindness the miracle balms. Great wisdom in the simplicity of your comment. Very grateful for your sharing. 🙂
Oh my, Paulette. That brought a tear to my eye. What a wonderful, heart-warming story. 🙂
I’m so glad you so it, Amelia, especially after all the endangered heartache you’ve been shining a light on over at your place. It’s so great to see something like this. We need the balance. Warm hugs to you my lovely friend. 🙂 p.s. I cried through it as well.
It was lovely, Paulette. And thank you for taking the time to always view my blog.
I have a beautiful video for you, too. My latest post – The Asiatic Black Bear.
If you do not have time to read it, just click on the first related link at the bottom of the page (about Oliver). It will make you both cry and smile at the same time. Hugs back, my dear friend ~ Amelia
Thank you for directing me back to Oliver. Thank goodness he was freed after thirty years of living in a cage. THIRTY YEARS OF CRUELTY. Anyone seeing this who wants to see a wonderful bear rescue story this is the one: http://ciccib.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/oliver-the-broken-bear-free-after-30-years-in-a-bear-bile-farm-in-china/
Love to you Amelia!
I chose you dear friend, please pay it forward with love and kindness, in line with who you are. http://theothersideofugly.com/2013/11/09/another-year-of-honor-as-a-blogger/
Wow, this is an honor and thrill. And, congratulations on your receiving blogger of the year award which is so well deserved for the the light you bring to so many lives. 🙂
Awww…..ಥ_ಥ…Miracles do happen!!! Cheers~ 😀
Awww, it’s so sweet to share this with you, who does so much from your heart to help others. 🙂
Aww…what I can help is very minimal when compared to many lovely souls who are really helping others wholeheartedly with their hearts and souls..
Thank you for being so sweet, my friend!
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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My GOD what a story. Running around & around & around & around!!! Her spine had been broken a month? This was just heart warming, Paulette, just beautiful.
Incredible story, gives me a lot of hope. So glad you saw it. 🙂
What a story of Love and caring…
gives us faith in humanity…
Thank you….a beautiful story of caring hearts….
Take care…You Matter
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maryrose
Hi maryrose, What a beautiful thing for you to say. Made my heart feel good. Big cyber hug to you and lots of love!
I’m smiling and crying at the same time. My heart is so full, it hurts. I think every pal I every rescued who is now in pup Heaven is in there trying to get out and give me a kiss.
I can feel them at that pearly gate right now, wagging where is Lorna, our biped mommy, drooling, slobbering, throwing you big heavenly kisses as we speak. And, I know what you mean about this video, amazing… the song and running sent me over the teary-eyed edge. xoxo
Oh, lovely! I’ll be stealing it!
Happy to share. This one is very special! 🙂
Reblogged this on Chasing Rabbit Holes and commented:
Paulette, the host of The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap, and I met today via our blogs – this one called out to be reblogged! Thanks, Paulette!
Thanks for sharing. I always love spreading hope and goodwill. 🙂
I just commented on a blog “Sued51” and sent her a link to here, Paulette. Hope she visits. This was a great post, this one.
Thank you! I just searched for Sued51 and visited her site. Some great kitty posts. Love hooking up with other animal loving friends. Nothing like a furry friend to unite bipeds. 😉 P.S. this video is one of my favorites.