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CitizenLeft

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18. you make me want to cry...
Thu Dec 19, 2013, 01:14 PM
Dec 2013

...for the kindness shown by you and your wife, and for the joy of life that Allen will now share with you.

My job is too demanding now, but when I retire, I'm going to devote my time to rescue, wherever and whenever I can.

Bless you and Allen.

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A Photo of the Rescue MineralMan Dec 2013 #1
you make me want to cry... CitizenLeft Dec 2013 #18
A word to the wise JustAnotherGen Dec 2013 #21
Leaners with bottomless stomachs. MineralMan Dec 2013 #23
Love the face on the guy top right....... PDJane Dec 2013 #32
Thanks. He'll be fine after a while. MineralMan Dec 2013 #33
What state do you live in MineralMan? loudsue Dec 2013 #39
Minnesota. MineralMan Dec 2013 #40
That's a beautiful place, too. I'm really glad they're working the rescue project there. loudsue Dec 2013 #41
Yeah, it does. Poor guy needs time and love......... PDJane Dec 2013 #2
Good for you! leftyladyfrommo Dec 2013 #3
I just saw this article posted on Facebook ... napkinz Dec 2013 #4
I have a better idea: Brigid Dec 2013 #5
"How about laws are passed that force these labs stop torturing animals?" napkinz Dec 2013 #6
I'm for that, too. MineralMan Dec 2013 #7
exactly true. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #22
Agreed, 1Btimes over. The majority, if not all, testing can be done without animals magical thyme Dec 2013 #8
Absolutely agree. jwirr Dec 2013 #9
Happiest of holidays to you and yours, M.M. Blue Owl Dec 2013 #10
my friend has a similar in some ways 'special needs' kitty dembotoz Dec 2013 #11
K & R. grntuscarora Dec 2013 #12
And they're having success with it. MineralMan Dec 2013 #25
Dogs are wonderful. rustbeltvoice Dec 2013 #13
Lucky doggie Hekate Dec 2013 #14
Aw, thanks MM! Habibi Dec 2013 #15
You have to love those Norwegian heritage girls. MineralMan Dec 2013 #26
Thank you for what you and your wife do, MineralMan! kaiden Dec 2013 #16
Awww, thank you, from one rescuer to another.. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #17
that is so true CitizenLeft Dec 2013 #19
Absolutely. The benefits go both ways. MineralMan Dec 2013 #27
Hooray! I know he's going to be a sweetie...good for you! joeybee12 Dec 2013 #20
Excellent, good for you. Uncle Joe Dec 2013 #24
Given the opportunity, taking Allen in was a no-brainer. MineralMan Dec 2013 #29
Thanks for sharing this love with us! Your wife is beautiful inside & out!! Much thanks to Her!! hue Dec 2013 #28
She's a real softie. But, our house is now full, I think. MineralMan Dec 2013 #30
Bless you and your wife.... CherokeeDem Dec 2013 #31
Makes my heart break get the red out Dec 2013 #34
Good on you!!! ryan_cats Dec 2013 #35
While we're fostering him, they cover costs. MineralMan Dec 2013 #36
That's what they do when we foster animals... ryan_cats Dec 2013 #37
The Beagle Freedom Project MineralMan Dec 2013 #38
Awww! How good of you! smirkymonkey Dec 2013 #42
Wonderful! lucca18 Dec 2013 #43
He just got off my lap. MineralMan Dec 2013 #44
Thank you! for saving him. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #45
Walking stomachs.. MineralMan Dec 2013 #46
Update: Our new beagle is making himself at home. MineralMan Dec 2013 #47
Looks like you have a pair Aerows Dec 2013 #48
Yah. Dude's on a diet. He definitely gained MineralMan Dec 2013 #49
I took in a stray cat Aerows Dec 2013 #50
Yup. I'd recommend rescuing a pet to anyone. MineralMan Dec 2013 #51
As a side note Aerows Dec 2013 #52
Nice! MineralMan Dec 2013 #53
We got a beagle from the rescue place... fadedrose Dec 2013 #56
I just saw your wife's update on Allen from the BFP Facebook page Beaverhausen Dec 2013 #54
This pleases me greatly. Thank you. flvegan Dec 2013 #55
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