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OUR NEXT LITTLE PEARLS

For the Love of Dogs

(working title)

The painful yet spiritually rich experience of losing Katie, a much-loved family dog, is evolving into two unanticipated Pearls about living, dying and feeling it all fully:

leaving this world with ease, knowing love itself never dies

letting go, moving through loss and learning to love again

In these two Pearls, Linda’s dog Mitch, a gorgeous 12 year young collie mix, will be joined by rescued puppy Gracie and other dog friends to show us how animals can teach humans some valuable lessons. For the Love of Dogs

OUR NEWEST LITTLE PEARL

Wild and Free: a Screech Owl Named Pinkey

Pinkey was a funny, orphaned screech owl baby who lived in the tender care of Clyde, a certified wildlife rehabber in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina.

As an orphan with special needs, Pinkey needed extra help to become who he was meant to be. He developed a strong bond with his human "mama" Clyde, who used unorthodox rehab methods that we do NOT encourage others to use. Though traditional rehab wisdom says an imprinted bird cannot succeed on its own, thanks to Clyde's intuitive, unconventional methods, Pinkey truly IS wild and free.

And thanks to their unusual relationship, we have a rare chance to see into a wild raptor's intelligence and personality. We hope this glimpse into Pinkey's world inspires viewers to feel a deeper connection with and concern for screech owls, other raptors and all wildlife and to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation.

“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” — John Muir

As of Spring 2008, Pinkey's 30 second Pearl is included in an 8+ minute compilation, nestled with its four companion films in a rolling text story.

View and learn more about this Little Pearl and its related videos

EARLIER PEARLS:

	AFTER THE STORM Can the devastating power of Hurricane Katrina also share with us the power of compassion and community? The two After the Storm Little Pearls speak to the need for our nation to reconsider our priorities. The two-Pearl compilation is the best way to experience After the Storm. View and learn more about these Little Pearls
	DR. WILLIE Willie was just an ordinary dog until his bad accident. After his family helped him recover, he wanted to give something back. Dr. Willie is now a certified pet therapist who just loves his work, especially with children. He is a little dog with serious physical challenges, yet he has a big impact on others. If he can make such a difference, maybe we all can. View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS... The relationship between Shane and his son Elias is captured well in a Helen Keller quote: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	OUR CHILDREN ASK THE WORLD OF US The message of this Pearl, filmed when Kayla was seven months old, is: "Kayla Grace is a wonderful child, ready and eager for life. The choices we make create the future she faces. Our children ask the world of us." View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	EVERYTHING IS A MIRACLE "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." Albert Einstein's quote shapes the heart of this Little Pearl. Nicholas is a young boy with Down Syndrome whose contagious joy is expressed through his love of life. View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	CHILD to CHILD: HEART to HEART Kids from the Asheville, N.C. area send poignant messages of love and support to the children of greater New York who suffered personal loss in the September 11 tragedies. View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	SPECIAL GIFTS Taya and Sallie, 11 and 13 year old girls, play an exquisite violin duet, "The Lovers' Waltz". They are joined by sweet dog Chloe, howling her heart out. The message of this Pearl is: "Open your heart. Share your special gifts with the world, and let your dreams soar." View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	FARMER to FARMER North Carolina farmers' compassionate response to the farmers in the UK, especially in England, whose lives were devastated in 2001 due to the foot and mouth epidemic. View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	REACHING FOR THE STARS Amanda Levesque is a beautiful teenager whose significant physical challenges pale in comparison to her ability to reach for the stars and manifest her dreams. View and learn more about this Little Pearl
	CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF LIVING AND LOVING "Great Katie" Latimore is a one hundred year old African-American great-great-grandmother who touches us with her loving presence. View and learn more about this Little Pearl

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We have MANY more Little Pearls awaiting funding.
IDEAS FOR UPCOMING PEARLS

Little Pearls is funded by tax-deductible donations from individuals,
organizations and businesses. Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

A "String of Little Pearls," the sampler of our first eight Little Pearls, with interview and news footage for context, is available in VHS, CD and DVD. A donation to defray costs would be appreciated. E-mail us if you would like to have a copy.

STRING OF LITTLE PEARLS 2003

CREDITS
Camera for hand/pearl introduction and interviews: Rick Aguar
News footage: News 13 - WLOS-TV, Asheville, NC
Graphics: Dominic Crain
Editing: Rick Aguar
Debra Roberts and Linda McLean
Music for Introduction and Ending: "On the Way To Remember"
from This Tenderness (CD)
Written and Performed by Danny Ellis

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LITTLE PEARLS
PO Box 8641 Asheville, NC 28814 USA
828-658-9097
info@LittlePearls.org

Little Pearls is an independent non-profit, approved
as a 501(c) (3) organization by the IRS in 2004.

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All video for website was digitized by
David Bourne—Bourne Media