Read the letter from Melania Trump responding to attempted assassination of Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump depart the funeral for Amalija Knavs, Melania Trump's mother, outside the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 18, 2024. Giorgio Viera/AFP/Getty Images CNN — Former first lady Melania Trump issued her first public response since her husband, former President Donald Trump, was injured in a shooting at one of his rallies on Saturday, reflecting on what the incident means for her and her family while calling for the country to “ascend above the hate.” In a statement posted Sunday morning on X, Melania Trump thanked Secret Service agents and law enforcement officials for protecting her husband after a man fired shots toward the former president at his Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign rally, and said she’s thinking of her “fellow Americans” in the wake of the shooting. Read the full text of the letter below: Melania Trump July 14, 2024 I am thinking of you, now, my fellow Americans. We have always been a unique union. America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered, but our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one. When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron’s life, were on the brink of devastating change. I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband. To the families of the innocent victims who are now suffering from this heinous act, I humbly offer my sincerest sympathy. Your need to summon your inner strength for such a terrible reason saddens me. A monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine attempted to ring out Donald’s passion - his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration. The core facets of my husband’s life - his human side - were buried below the political machine. Donald, the generous and caring man who I have been with through the best of times and the worst of times. Let us not forget that differing opinions, policy, and political games are inferior to love. Our personal, structural, and life commitment - until death - is at serious risk. Political concepts are simple when compared to us, human beings. We are all humans, and fundamentally, instinctively, we want to help one another. American politics are only one vehicle that can uplift our communities. Love, compassion, kindness and empathy are necessities. And let us remember that when the time comes to look beyond the left and the right, beyond the red and the blue, we all come from families with the passion to fight for a better life together, while we are here, in this earthly realm. Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now. This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want a world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends. We can realize this world again. Each of us must demand to get it back. We must insist that respect fills the cornerstone of our relationships again. I am thinking of you, my fellow Americans. The winds of change have arrived. For those of you who cry in support, I thank you. I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or a woman with a loving family. Ginny Butterfield Cranberry Twp, Pa

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Great newsletter to share, Adopt a Cat Month! --Ginny Cats Help People, People Help Cats Yellowstone Country Pet Rescue Romance Books That Showcase Cat Adoption June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. Some of the books in my Pet Rescue Romance – Yellowstone Country series highlight the need for and joy of cat adoption. For example, Finding Love at Compassion Ranch weaves cat adoption into the story. In that book, the primary female character, Erin, volunteers at Compassion Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary, and reconnects with a man from her past. She adopts two cat brothers for her college-age daughter. Here is an excerpt: “I never fully realized the extent of research on animals.” “Most people don’t,” Mike replied. “We humans just don’t think about it. I knew more because of my veterinary practice and my time at vet school.” Erin looked at him. “Is it hard? Going from vet practice to working here?” Mike shook his head. “No. Although I had to accept it as a vet student and practicing clinician, I always felt bad most of the animals were euthanized after the research. Being here now, well, it’s my way of giving back, of taking care of the animals that endure so much on behalf of humankind … and their own kind. It’s a good thing that Compassion Ranch, and places like it, now exist.” “I feel the same way.” He looked at her and then put a gentle hand on her arm. They both stopped walking. Erin looked into his eyes. “Is something wrong?” Mike gave her a wobbly smile. “No, no nothing’s wrong. I wanted to … that is, if you’d like to, I’d enjoy taking you into town tonight and having dinner with you.” He watched her face as she pondered his invitation. “I think … I believe I’d enjoy that, too,” she replied. Mike smiled. “I’ll pick you up at 6:30.” She nodded and they continued to walk toward the animal buildings. “I had planned to do a sleep over with Ricky and Rocket tonight, to see how the cats get along with my dog, Winston, but that can wait,” Erin said. “We’ll pick them up when we get back. Might take two people anyway.” She nodded. “Maggie gave me tomorrow off to spend time with them and with Winston, so if you’re okay with that, I’d appreciate the help later.” “No trouble at all.” They arrived at the Kitty Castle. Mike smiled at her once again and said, “I’ll see you this evening at 6:30.” She gave him a tentative smile. “That you will. Have a good afternoon.” If you haven’t purchased this book and you enjoy the aspect of pet rescue and adoption that I weave into my stories, you can learn more about, and buy, Finding Love at Compassion Ranch from outlets such as Barnes and Noble, Apple, or Kobo through this link: https://books2read.com/u/4j2RNZ If your preferred store is Amazon, use this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0886LR487 Two other books in the Yellowstone Country series also highlight cat rescue and adoption. My Christmas novella, Paws-ing for Love, and the follow-up book My Montana Love, brings cats into the lives of Rhiann and Levi, the primary characters in those two stories. So if you love cats (or dogs or horses!) grab copies of these stories as well! You can find them on various online retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Kobo. Cats Help Humans and Humans Help Cats: Adopt-A-Cat Month Do you know more than three million cats and kittens enter animal shelters every year? As mentioned earlier, June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. Because it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, this is also a time known as ‘kitten season,’ when shelters and rescues are packed with felines, from pregnant cats to mama kitties with babies. June is a great time to adopt a cat because there is usually so many from which to choose. Sharing a home with a cat, or more than one, helps people in many ways. Here are five: Cats can have positive effects on a person’s mental health, including the ability to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. A person can benefit physically as well, including reduced risk of death from heart disease and stroke. Adopting a cat saves lives, the one you adopt and the one waiting to go into resc

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Good article with safety info about Monday's eclipse. Please remember to ONLY look at the eclipse with the special eclipse glasses. Even a quick peek without glasses can damage eye sight! Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to protecting sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions. https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/solar-eclipse-myths-misconceptions-truth-them

Pet food company to pay a cat lover $10K to cuddle with kittens, raise support for adoption shelters One lucky cat lover will get paid to sit and cuddle with kittens for an afternoon https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/pet-food-company-pay-cat-lover-10k-cuddle-kittens-raise-support-adoption-shelters ACANA pet food is looking to pay $10,000 to one lucky cat lover for cuddling with kittens. The person will be picked based on replies to a simple questionnaire. PETSMART IS OFFERING $20K FOR CAT, DOG ‘EMPLOYEES' TO TEST NEW TOYS AND TREATS In addition to donating 5,000 cases of wet cat food to shelters in need across the country, ACANA is also paying a winner to spend four hours cuddling with cats at a Best Friends Animal Society this June. The brand put out a press release noting that the months of May through November each year are considered "kitten season," a time known for an influx of orphaned kittens arriving at local shelters. Those interested in cuddling with cats for $10,000 can fill out a questionnaire through ACANA. (iStock / iStock) Because of this, local animal shelters tend to have fewer resources and less space for all the kittens in need of help. To try to combat this issue, ACANA is paying one cat lover $10,000 to cuddle with kittens at Best Friends Animal Society — one of the leading national animal welfare organizations that’s dedicated to ending the killing of cats and dogs in animal shelters. CAT CAUGHT ON CAMERA CLIMBING INTO OWNER'S BED FOR NIGHTTIME CUDDLES The offer is also in an effort to promote adoption and to spread the word about kittens in need this "kitten season." The questionnaire is 10 questions long — with inquiries about allergies to cats, what makes the person a good fit for the job, the person's favorite kitten and more. ACANA is offering one pet lover $10,000 to cuddle with kittens for an afternoon. (iStock / iStock) Billy Frey, vice president of marketing at Champion Petfoods, told FOX Business that the new initiative is to educate people during this "kitten season." "Shelters are a great way to adopt your pet, especially kittens, which is why ACANA has long supported shelters around the world," he said. Frey added, "Through the program, we hope to educate people [about] this season when shelters need additional support, inspire them to volunteer and highlight the importance of both great nutrition and care throughout a cat’s life — especially during their earliest days." Kitten season is known as the months between May and November, said ACANA, where local animal shelters typically see an influx of kittens looking for their forever homes. (iStock / iStock) Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle told FOX Business the society is thankful for the ACANA pet food partnership — that it's "encourag[ing] people to support their local shelters by finding the ways that work for them to give back to their community." The questionnaire is live from now until April 10. More information can be found at ACANA.com. Ginny Butterfield Cranberry Twp, Pa