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Fellow Rescuers

Rose429 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:00:03 GMT

I just want to thank those on this forum that adopted from a local shelter or rescue. Especially the older pets less likely to find a home. I have been to my local shelter to adopt x2 and I wished I could take them all!! Pretty sad experience to look in all those eyes and know many of them will be put down. I don't want to start a fight about pure breed dogs and rescues. I have both and love them all. Happy New Year to all my fellow pet lovers.

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JJ — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:10:05 GMT

Nice post. I adopt seniors. I know not everyone can, for a variety of reasons. I can, so I do!

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happycat — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:27:54 GMT

My daughter adopted from a shelter...A little ball of sweet white fluff. She has gained about 15 lbs since being adopted about 8 months ago. It is obvious she appreciates having a home. And she likes coming to see her grandma and grandpa. Love that!

Now, my dh and I weren't looking for any more animals, but they have found us. We have all been blessed.

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luv-the-Q — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:42:09 GMT

Yes, thank you for rescuing and adopting. I take in seniors with issues. They're the most loving, sweet and appreciative little souls. They are a blessing in our lives. They enrich our lives and do much more for us than we could ever do for them.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:54:19 GMT

I prefer to adopt older dogs. I have had puppies and they are a lot of work to potty train etc....

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nanashannah — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:02:38 GMT

I have also adopted 3 older furbabies, and they are the sweetest and just love any attention they can get.

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Catty2 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:27:01 GMT

All my pets have been rescues since I got my first cat 40+ years ago. I've had 5 cats (one lived to be 19), and took in my mother's cat when she went into assisted living (she showed up at mom's front door during a rain storm). I rescued my first dog 6 years ago and she is now 10. The shelter told me she was 2 but my vet said she was more like 4. So my current count is 1 dog and 1 cat.

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KATIE ANN — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:33:10 GMT

Several times I have ended up with rescue dogs. One of them a victim of a divorce, another one owner died and one that the family had a baby. They have all been very loving sweet fur babies who lost their home through no fault of their own. I never know when there is going to be a phone call or a knock on the door.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:54:21 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I prefer to adopt older dogs. I have had puppies and they are a lot of work to potty train etc....

Coming home to find the "etc..."

My cat is currently 10. When he kicks the bucket, I want to adopt a small adult dog 2-3 yrs old & housebroken.

Will train the dog to use the automatic cat litter box I have on those really bad, freezing days & nights to go outside.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 12:26:14 GMT

My avatar is my abused rescue Kingston. He has scars down his back from being burned.

We celebrated our 1st year anniversary of being together this past Christmas Eve!

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sophiesofers — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:26:15 GMT

I just adopted my cat Sophie (Full name is Sophia Loren) this past July from our local Humane Society. She is a 7 year old tabby tiger and just so sweet and adorable. It took her a little while to get used to us, but now she is so happy and spoiled. I have an older cat also (11 years old) Lily. They are now starting to get along with eachother. I wish I could adopt all of the beautiful animals at the shelters. But I say my prayers to St. Francis to help all of them find their safe and loving furever homes. Thank you to all who adopt from the shelters because you are truly saving their lives.

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sophiesofers — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:27:53 GMT

God Bless you. You are a kind soul.

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sophiesofers — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:30:44 GMT

Sorry, I meant God Bless you for Katie Ann. You are a kind soul.

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beastielove — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:50:38 GMT

IG wrote:
My avatar is my abused rescue Kingston. He has scars down his back from being burned.

We celebrated our 1st year anniversary of being together this past Christmas Eve!

Sending your beautiful boy tons of hugs and kisses...please deliver! Clearly his life was a living H*ll until you rescued him...and I know that it's

now pure Heaven on Earth!

(((((KINGSTON)))))

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All of my children have paws =^..^=

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monalisa1452 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:24:38 GMT

Our little 9 year old rescue. She's been in our home for 6 months now.

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chlema — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:39:35 GMT

We adopted our Chloe from the Humane when she was 5 years old and found wandering the streets of a large city. We had her for 9 wonderful years before she passed onto the bridge. We then adopted our current dog, Cody, a 10 year old, 105 lb. lab from a family who, though they had him from a puppy, no longer had "time for him". What? Anyway, their loss is our gain for he is the sweetest, kindest, gentle giant and we love him as he loves us.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:17:33 GMT

I lost a rescue yesterday. My old Aussie, Jennie, who had been doing poorly in recent weeks died peacefully at home. I had a vet appointment for 4:30pm yesterday but Jennie passed away early in the afternoon.

I had her almost 13 years and she was estimated to be 5-6years old when I got her, which was obviously wrong, but she was no puppy, probably 3-4. I had no huge emotional attachment to her; she was not affectionate, was very independent, rarely wanted attention or petting. I think she'd been a working herding dog as she came from a sheep growing area in Texas. She was AKC herding instinct certified.

She was a character. She loved to sail over my 6ft fence and go visiting. Loved people and kids especially. Everyone in the neighborhood knew her. If they ordered her to go home she'd dutifully obey and jump back into the yard. She was caught snarfing up lunchbox leftovers at a nearby middle school when it let out in the afternoons. No dog ever love to ride more than Jennie... She was known to have jumped into both the UPS truck and the mail carrier's Jeep. It was a sad day when she could no longer jump into my SUV.

Her presence will be greatly missed.

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Bird mama — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:47:04 GMT

Oh @Kachina624,

Jennie was such a beauty. I am glad that her passing was a peaceful one and I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your other dogs as well. I know they will also feel the loss.