A dog, a cat, and a rat?

This is an amazing video of a homeless man in Santa Barbara and his pets. They work State Street there every week for donations. The animals are well fed and mellow. They are a family. The man who owns them rigged a harness up for his cat. At some juncture the rat came along. The rat started riding with the cat, and sometimes even on the cat. The dog and cat will sit all day and let you talk to them and admire them for a few chin scratches. The mayor of Santa Barbara filmed this clip and sent it out as a Christmas card.

   Four Bodhisattvas arising.

   Namaste,

   Tricia

maryc's picture

Dear Fred,

Thank you for sharing this! This gentleman,and his friends show that we can love eachother,whatever the packaging.I think that it is cool that the mayor filmed this.It even takes a progressive attitude by the city,to be able to be seen on the street! Love,Mary

Bodhi's picture

great vid! thanks Fred! Smile

maryc's picture

The love between these 4 creatures is so refreshing. Love this video and message! Love,Mary

Hello Fred,

Thank you for sharing this lovely, peace filled video.  Was the technique shared and

what was it?  Imagine if we each could help others around us know this peaceful friendship.

Thank you and Namaste, sanj

fredburks's picture

Hi Sanj. Thanks for your comments. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the technique other than what is in the video. You take care. With much love and joy, Fred

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