Staying-At-Home because of Pandemic, and Pets A lovely behavior that we have seen in many people in several countries is that during this pandemic they have adopted pets. Now that they have been able to connect with the love they have to offer, they visited the animal shelters and brought back home a new family member. One of our family members, our dog Blanquita, passed away last December. We had such a loving life together that I needed to write a Tribute for her and share it with everyone who would listen. It was published in our local newspaper and in social media, and I am sharing it with you…

Her food plate’s empty but the world goes on, Her little bed’s empty and the world goes on. Her water bowl’s empty and the sun goes on, the moon goes on, life goes on, but Blanquita’s gone. She left on a barking tour in the starry sky, and we cry and cry but the world goes on. And yet after every rain the sun comes out again, so after the pain, Blanqui, we’ll see that your tail-wagging joy, your running free, your playful way, though you depart are here to stay inside our heart. by Shaké Balian