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newfie11

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17. We have 4 Newfoundlands, a Pom, and 3 cats

Reply to Luminous Animal (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2014, 05:03 AM

Jan 2014

We would be lost without them. Yes the all live in our home, yes the drool, yes they shed, but life without them would be miserable.
We've made many friends because of dogs.

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whatever you do for a dog, they end up doing so much more for you [View all] Luminous Animal Jan 2014 OP

So True!! democratisphere Jan 2014 #1

My 3 cats are so happy to see me when I am home from work it makes coming Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #2

I know exactly what you mean!! democratisphere Jan 2014 #4

I haven't had a cat in years... awoke_in_2003 Jan 2014 #41

Letting go when they die is the hardest. I just went through this again and cried for days. Lint Head Jan 2014 #3

Oh, I am so sorry. Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #5

Thanks. It's tuff. Lint Head Jan 2014 #6

Hugs for you BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #8

I am so very sorry for your loss Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #21

Same w/ the kitties.... alittlelark Jan 2014 #7

Hey I Have To Ask HangOnKids Jan 2014 #9

Don't mean to butt in, but I rescue cats as well and maybe can answer some questions BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #15

Excellent post and advice! liberalla Jan 2014 #16

Thanks! BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #38

Well said Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #22

That's great! BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #37

Still have two now Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #40

My rescue kitty Enthusiast Jan 2014 #18

You've got to have a good heart to care about "thrown away" animals BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #10

Agreed, but I do think "throw away" people Live and Learn Jan 2014 #11

We all have to add to the good BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #12

True, and anything we do has great rewards. nt Live and Learn Jan 2014 #13

There's a lot of substance in Glenn Greenwald. pacalo Jan 2014 #14

We have 4 Newfoundlands, a Pom, and 3 cats newfie11 Jan 2014 #17

The Pom is the boss? Enthusiast Jan 2014 #19

Yes she is newfie11 Jan 2014 #29

They seem to be quite assertive. Enthusiast Jan 2014 #30

She lives with 4 dogs that weigh over 130 pounds newfie11 Jan 2014 #32

I happen to live in a place with lots and lots of stray dogs - but only one vet within hundreds of Douglas Carpenter Jan 2014 #20

I wish you guys had a PDSA Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #23

at many places in America they do - but not here - the only option for spaying and neutering is the Douglas Carpenter Jan 2014 #26

My cats have saved my life many times Prophet 451 Jan 2014 #24

Ok, that teared me up. BrotherIvan Jan 2014 #39

du rec. xchrom Jan 2014 #25

Amen and amen shenmue Jan 2014 #27

I miss having a dog so much. Im in an apt and cant manage one. Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #28

but, but, Glenn Greenwald! argle blargle bargh! KG Jan 2014 #31

At one time Donna and I ended up with 8 dogs. hobbit709 Jan 2014 #33

We adopted one of his puppies Oilwellian Jan 2014 #34

That is so cool! Luminous Animal Jan 2014 #35

Proud to say... Oilwellian Jan 2014 #36

GiGi's adorable!!! smokey nj Jan 2014 #43

Thanks, smokey nj Oilwellian Jan 2014 #44

Such a sweetie! smokey nj Jan 2014 #47

Those that haven't experienced it... 99Forever Jan 2014 #42

No matter how much you love your dog, she loves you more Samantha Jan 2014 #45

my last six dogs were dachsies, five at one time and they lived roguevalley Jan 2014 #46