Ricky Gervais

Reprinted from FB, June 26

I believe the greatest privilege in this world is to use your freedom of speech for those who have no voice.

Anne Maas I wish there were more celebrities who use their freedom of speech for the voiceless. They have so much power and most of them prefer to lay back and keep their mouths shut because they're scared to lose "fans" if they choose to stand for something. It's a shame those people are given power. What a waste! Luckily there are people like Ricky out there. Brave and fearless. Thank you, Ricky!

Thank you Ricky for speaking up for my fellow canines. Especially us pit bulls, people judge my breed just because our DNA makes us pit bulls. How foolish they are. How sad for us. Thank goodness for people who use their "voices to speak for the voiceless" and love us for who we are--Mama, Danielle, David, Dad, START II, TLC Animal Rescue, and so many more fearless people. 

With gratitude...

Woof, woof, till later, 

Zoey Elizabeth

TLC Animal Rescue

Mama came home from work, walked and fed me, and then she was running out the door again! Whoa, where you going Mama? I was a little disappointed that she was leaving me but she explained to me it was for a good cause and promised to play ball with me no matter what time she gets home. That's my Mama, she always plays ball with me in the evening. 

The call to action was for the TLC Animal Rescue squad nearby. They were sponsoring a fundraiser--a night of painting a portrait of your pet on canvas and drinking wine. Doesn't sound like a good combination to me but Mama declared it was a lot of fun with Kelly, Tara, and Monica.  

When Mama bought her artwork home I gasped--"Who is that? That dog doesn't look anything like me! Either Mama is color blind, swallowed way too much wine, or she bought home someone else's art." 

After a few belly rubs and a walk, I calmed myself down and realized that Mama painted Sierra.  Sierra was the family dog for many years and Mama still calls me Sierra sometimes. That’s okay because I know my family loves me too.

Take a peek at the amazing paintings the girls created. I must say they are quite good. 

Starting at the left: Sophie, Tara's  cats, Sierra, Lola

Sophie, artist is Monica

Tara, Monica, Mama, Kelly

Lola, artist is Kelly

Sierra, artist is  Mama (with some help from Tara)
Copied from one of Mama's favorite pics of Sierra standing by
the Mandevilla in the yard while Mama was pulling weeds. . 

Cats--Johnny & Katie artist Tara

I have to go now to play ball with my Mama. If I don't she will be disappointed. I will post more about the rescue squad tomorrow. Gotta go now! Get the ball Mama, I'm a coming...

Woof, woof, till later,

Zoey Elizabeth