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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
Posts: 48,906
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Originally Posted by oldE
My wife and I are what's known as, "failed fosters". Even before we were volunteers at an animal rescue shelter, we took in stray dogs and cats. I confess I am not a "horse person" or a "dog person ", but I also have to admit mourning the loss of every single one of the six equine, ten canine and 15 feline lives who have enriched our lives over the past 47 years. There is a Border Collie stretched out on the floor beside the couch and an old cat pressed up against my arm as I type this and I know I will be miserable when they leave us. That is, unfortunately, part of the deal.
Love 'em while you got 'em.
Best
Les
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Very well said indeed. No pets here now...I hate it! Luckily, we get visits from "Rascal", a neighbor's cat....he's a sweetheart. This, with neighbor's permission...he'll stop off every once in a while, knowing we're a source for food & water...and some lap time.
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