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Richard Natoli-Rombach 55, Male
Rochester
United States

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Are you Vegetarian, Vegan or something else?

Primarily Vegan.

About Me:

I have an ecclectic background with varied interests. I love both the sciences and arts, and have backgrounds and talents in both. I am devoted to my non human companions that usually consist of several cats, both in my house and strays I take care of, and one little dog and a dwarf bunny. Love to garden, do things outside, write, draw, paint, and make anything artistic. I am gay and wish I could meet more gay vegetarians but there doesn't seem to be a lot out there. More later.


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"No one in the world needs a mink coat but a mink."
--Murray Banks

"Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth."
--Pema Chödrön

"For what is it to die, but to stand in the sun and melt into the wind?"
--Kahlil Gibran

"The question is not whether they can reason but can they suffer."
--Richard A. Watson

Grazie molto, Danke schön, Merci, Gracias, Ahsante Sana, Tibi Multi Gratias, Thanks



Eza


Spring 1990 to Spring 2008


Eza showed up on a bale of hay in my gardens around May or June of 1990 and never left. I estimate she was about 6-8 weeks old. She grew but not as much as a normal cat and always looked like a seven to eight month old kitten even at the age of 18. She weighed only a few pounds but had an attitude much greater than her size and weight. She saw the coming and passing of two dogs, several cats, one bunny, and one Guinea pig. Eighteen years is a big part of anyone’s history and certainly a big part of mine. I was with her at the time of her death which was rather gentle. I have been fortunate to be with all my animal companions that have passed on in the 22 years I have lived in my house. I think when we have a deep relationship and are attuned to other living things that we can sense when their life force is ready to pass on to new dimensions. She was cremated at Rush Pet Cemetery, a wonderful place outside of Rochester, and her ashes will rest until I and all my animal companions are returned to the Earth and Universe once more.

Once you beging to trust your heart, you will realize that when something gives you joy it is the will of God speaking through your heart. --Emmanuel

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At 1:47pm on April 1, 2008, *Elena* said…
I understand how you feel about Eza. I have had two very special cats. My grey Sheena for more than 14 years and recently my black Nichelle for almost 13 years, she passed away last January.
Like you I was there when they died and felt that they didn´t want to leave. They both left deep footprints in my heart :)
xoxoxo
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At 10:07am on March 31, 2008, *Elena* said…
Hi Richard, lovely pets :)
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At 4:09pm on December 31, 2007, Tortoise Protection Group (Darren) said…


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At 8:19pm on December 29, 2007, Tia-Lisa said…
Hello Richard,
Since my 13 year old granddaughter is visiting I have asked her to help me add the pics of Minnie and Perky sunbathing so you could see them.
Tia
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At 11:04pm on December 28, 2007, Tia-Lisa said…
Hi Richard,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I meant to reply back to you sooner, but I've been super busy because of the holidays.

I'm so sorry your first dog was hit and killed by a car too. That must have been very traumatic, and you were even younger than I was at the time.

I really like your page, you have done a great job! I meant to tell you that I love that pic of you with Digit. I have always loved to watch stories or documentaries about monkeys and apes...I remember know I have seen Digit before, but that was quite awhile back.

It sure sounds like Root had many challenges (poor baby) but the important thing was that he knew that he was loved...Your mention of Root basking in the sun brought bitter-sweet memories to my mind... My older chis, Minnie and Perky, use to love to sun-bath together in our back yard...I had to have Perky (my chocolate male) euthanized a little over a year ago, due to a tumor on his head that went to his inner ear (he was 11 years old at the time)...I tried to upload a pic of Minnie and Perky sun-bathing (here) but I couldn't figure out how to do it.

I'm glad that you have Dugan and he has you. What breed and size is Dugan's buddy, Lenny?...I have had many chis in my life (I have rescued and adopted some of my chis)...Some chis act aggressive, mainly towards larger dogs (especially the more aggressive breeds) but this is usually a bluff... Being so small, chis can be killed by larger dogs, and I think it is a survival instinct for them to bark and even charge towards a dog (or a person) they percieve to be a potential threat.

37 inches of snow, WOW. and I thought all the cold wind and rain here in not so sunny OR was bad during the winter. I am a native of southern CA.

Wishing you many Blessing in the coming New Year!

Tia-Lisa
At 1:52am on December 19, 2007, Miss Beautiful Mess said…
tis the season to be jolly. and i wish you all the happiness in every step of your way. it need not matter whether we are close or not, or whether you feel the Christmas spirit, i still wish you smiles and laughters. i hope that you will always find something that can make you appreciate life. always.

Merry Christmas and a Grand New Year.

kat

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At 9:26am on December 15, 2007, TeddsAdventure said…
Welcome to VegHaven, what a cool community to be part of... nice to see you on board, i just posted a new entry on my 'VeggieBlog', about how "Vegetarians Are Smarter", check it out...

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At 4:09pm on December 13, 2007, Tia-Lisa said…
Hi Richard,
My first and only dogs, when I was a child, were Chis,-- we had 3 of them. Sadly my favorite dog (the one that slept with me) was run over and killed by a car (right in front of me) which was extremely traumatic at age 11 (or any age).

A Chi-Italian Greyhound combo, WOW! I love both breeds! I bet he or she is (or was) very smart and very fast...I took care of my daughter's whippet at one time while she worked and he reminded me of a high strung race horse.-- He use to shake all over at times because he wanted to "cut loose" so bad. When we were able to let him run, it was awesome to watch him, it was like watching a cheeta run...Is (or was) your Chi, Italian Greyhound mix your "late" dog Roots ?

My senior Chi "Perky" passed to spirit less than 2 years ago...I will have to post my Chi pics sometime soon.

If my dogs were to give Dugan a message, Foxy (my young dog) would say,"lets play," and Minnie (who is 13 years old) would say, "just let me sleep, and wake me when it's chow time" (LOL)

Happy Holidays!
Tia-Lisa
At 11:54am on December 8, 2007, Walt said…
Every day I meet someone new who either inquires about my tattoos or my puppymill awareness band. It is one more person that hopefully will not contribute to mills or pet stores. It is a pleasure to meet you!!
At 7:33am on December 8, 2007, ~Animal Rights Kyle ~ said…
Hiya,

Thank you so much for being my friend on this great community, I really appreciate it. It's so good to be able to meet other great people =]

Hope you are well, take care,

~Kyle
 
 

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