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xchrom

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Thu Jul 25, 2013, 07:20 AM Jul 2013

Dog Finds A Tiny Kitten, Risks Everything To Save Her [View all]

http://www.greanvillepost.com/2013/07/22/dog-finds-a-tiny-kitten-risks-everything-to-save-her/


Animal control officer Michelle Smith got a call about a yelping dog behind a Home Depot. She climbed down a steep embankment to finda Shih-Tzu, tangled in a mess of briars. But she looked more closely, she realized Goldie had a friend: a tiny kitten who was nursing at the dog’s side. Anderson County P.A.W.S. / via: facebook.com





“I didn’t know what to think,” Smith told Fox News 10. “I was shocked and surprised and then of course, awww.”

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I click the rec button looking through watery eyes madokie Jul 2013 #1
Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #6
And you're pleased as Punch with yourself, are you not? Such low standards! WinkyDink Jul 2013 #9
Because I know Crow73 Jul 2013 #11
Amid all the turmoil in this world, RebelOne Jul 2013 #15
truly sorry that you appear to be so cynical and bitter that there is no room for love or joy. niyad Jul 2013 #19
If you think you know what reality looks like you are lost. You have no clue what reality is. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #23
No, that's what YOUR reality looks like, because you won't look elsewhere. nolabear Jul 2013 #40
I feel badly for you Crow73 Skittles Jul 2013 #64
What a dick. n/t Hotler Jul 2013 #10
Really Crow73 Jul 2013 #12
Let me take another look. Yep! Still a dick. Enjoy your stay. n/t Hotler Jul 2013 #13
Kitten hate? trumad Jul 2013 #14
hey heaven05 Jul 2013 #16
+ 1 ^ yesphan Jul 2013 #20
No. You're a dick because instead of just ignoring something you don't care about... Lizzie Poppet Jul 2013 #21
I wholeheartedly agree with you Aerows Jul 2013 #31
If you didn't care, why did you click into this thread? Renew Deal Jul 2013 #22
Actually, petting a kitty will reduce your blood pressure and make you a better person. DonRedwood Jul 2013 #28
We are zipplewrath Jul 2013 #24
Uplifting! Thanks for these precious photos. I really needed this shot in the arm. juajen Jul 2013 #2
What a great read for this morning life long demo Jul 2013 #3
Yay, a story about aminals!!!! Happyhippychick Jul 2013 #4
And now I want to adopt these two.Adorable. WCLinolVir Jul 2013 #5
awww bench scientist Jul 2013 #7
This Iliyah Jul 2013 #8
I swear doggies are angels. tblue Jul 2013 #17
now THIS is the way to start the day--absolute love. thank you for sharing. niyad Jul 2013 #18
Good girl! eShirl Jul 2013 #25
I sure hope they find Worried senior Jul 2013 #26
Agreed I hope they get adopted as a pair. Liberalynn Jul 2013 #39
according to the article, they went to a foster home together niyad Jul 2013 #44
If basic animals can practice unconditional love Rex Jul 2013 #27
Humans could learn a lot from animals. MoonRiver Jul 2013 #29
This certainly is an uplifting story, Jenoch Jul 2013 #30
Why would it be instinct to nurture a different species Rex Jul 2013 #33
It is not an infrequent occurrence. Jenoch Jul 2013 #41
So it is nurture over nature. Rex Jul 2013 #43
i don' think every species is at war constantly with every other species. Tunkamerica Jul 2013 #67
Thank you so much for posting this xchrom Aerows Jul 2013 #32
... xchrom Jul 2013 #34
I hope they keep them together. Laffy Kat Jul 2013 #35
according to the article, they went to a foster home together niyad Jul 2013 #45
what a wonderful story. trueblue2007 Jul 2013 #36
Should be in the Lounge but... greytdemocrat Jul 2013 #37
Dogs are the best people I have ever met. Faygo Kid Jul 2013 #38
There IS hope for the world after all. lpbk2713 Jul 2013 #42
I love the way goldie is cuddling the kitten in the first pic niyad Jul 2013 #46
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+1, I agree. uppityperson Jul 2013 #48
I was just talking about you! Kali Jul 2013 #49
We all have our hobbies. uppityperson Jul 2013 #50
What a sweet story! Sorta restores one's faith. calimary Jul 2013 #51
I needed this story RegexReader Jul 2013 #52
That's a certified heart-warmer, right there. Great pics, too. n/t DirkGently Jul 2013 #53
santorum was right desertdevil Jul 2013 #54
A. Dorable. Blue Owl Jul 2013 #55
Now who could not love this? Brigid Jul 2013 #56
Oh god that's so cute. nytemare Jul 2013 #57
sweet Liberal_in_LA Jul 2013 #58
That is so precious, hifiguy Jul 2013 #59
K&R midnight Jul 2013 #60
AW, that is so cute! Animals are so wonderful! sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #61
But they're *just* animals, right? flvegan Jul 2013 #62
Reminds me of the dog who found Buster, who was a newborn kitten Zoeisright Jul 2013 #63
Beautiful story avaistheone1 Jul 2013 #65
: ) napkinz Jul 2013 #66
Awwwww, this just makes my heart sing..... a kennedy Jul 2013 #68
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