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CherokeeDem

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31. Bless you and your wife....

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 02:27 PM

Dec 2013

I deplore animal research. After obtaining a degree in Microbiology, I chose not to pursue a PhD, because of the research involved. (I only got through some of my courses due to a couple of wonderful fellow students that did the dirty work for me when animals were involved.) After graduation, I worked for several years as a clinical microbiologist in human hospitals, no research.

Thanks to you and the others who are making good, safe homes for these deserving animals. What they have been through is unconscionable and to know they will now have the love and care they deserve is heartwarming.

I'm not in a position to take one of these animals in, but hopefully some day.

Thanks.....

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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

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my friend has a similar in some ways 'special needs' kitty dembotoz Dec 2013 #11

K & R. grntuscarora Dec 2013 #12

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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

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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

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That's what they do when we foster animals... ryan_cats Dec 2013 #37

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Thank you! for saving him. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #45

Walking stomachs.. MineralMan Dec 2013 #46

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Nice! MineralMan Dec 2013 #53

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This pleases me greatly. Thank you. flvegan Dec 2013 #55