I am an Animal Rescuer

I am an Animal Rescuer
Annette King-Tucker
Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rescue
Claremore, Ok

My job is to assist God's creatures
I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs
I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures
without planning or selection
I have bought dog food with my last dime
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid
I have fallen in love a thousand times
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count
I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal friends
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches
I will hand raise a field mouse
And make friends with a vulture
I know of no creature unworthy of my time
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven
But I believe there are
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind
Some may think we are master of the animals
But the animals have mastered themselves
Something people still haven't learned
War and Abuse make me hurt for the world
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind
We are a quiet but determined army
And we are making a difference every day
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan
nothing more rewarding than saving a life
No higher recognition than watching them thrive
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
who only days ago, was too weak to eat
By the love of those who I've been privileged to rescue
I have been rescued
I know what true unconditional love really is
for I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many
Grateful for so little
I am an Animal Rescuer
My work is never done
My home is never quiet
My wallet is always empty
But my heart is always full

Tuna?

Oops lol someone really likes tuna, I had just opened the can and hear "Meow!" and here comes Princess, prancing over, rubbing up to my legs, begging for a bit.

What a darling! I'll have more pictures and perhaps a video of her playing with the other cats up next week.

Update on Princess

Princess is such a doll. We really enjoy having her. Mike and I were discussing adopting her ourselves but again, we can't have that many. She's a great cat though and I just love brushing her fur. It's so soft.

She's starting to jump up into the cat tree. I really need to get another. :)

Pics of the Pretty Princess

Oh she was such a doll today! She just wanted to play and play and cuddle. Too adorable.

I was leaving for work after playing with her and she rolled on to her back and chirpped at me. I had to get a couple pictures. It was too cute.

A few facts about kittens

If you're looking to adopt/buy a kitten, please make sure they're at least 8 weeks old. If the person you're getting them from says any younger, do not take the kitten. They need to stay with the mother cat until that age, otherwise they'll have behavioral issues. Plus, they get to nurse longer, which is better for their overall health.

You can introduce kittens to soft (can) food at 4 weeks old, some will take to it instantly, others may take longer. Usually, at 8 weeks old, they're still nursing but able to eat hard food.

Make sure the food you're feeding them is made for kittens. It has the nutrients kittens need, where as adult food doesn't.

Our vicious foster cat