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KT2000

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12. OK - but -

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 05:04 AM

Jan 2016

you never know what the future holds. Stray kitties have a way of finding the right people. Shelters have cats and dogs that had to be given up for whatever reason. They may be middle aged or older but still need homes. Look at the pictures the shelters post in your paper.
Do you have no-kill shelters in your area? You could make arrangements with them in the event they outlive you. Make sure a compassionate person will be in charge of relocating the pet if that is necessary.

These animals that I have come to know as angels on earth fill up the empty spaces in our homes and the holes in our hearts. They make us better people.
I was just thinking today about the story of when a person dies they are greeted with their loved ones - it better be my cats that have passed on before me.

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If You Don't Want To Lose A Pet Get A Tortoise, Parrot or Koi. No More Pets For Me. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 OP

Ah, I hear you, my dear TheMastersNemesis... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2016 #1

Also Taking Care Of A Pet Is A Huge Responsibility TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 #16

Maybe you could foster pets. You'd still have to say goodbye to them, but you'd MADem Jan 2016 #2

I think this is a very good idea. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #6

To some people, furry housepets are a lifeline Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #3

As a retired mailman, I saw so many loving pets left behind by their owners Midnight Writer Jan 2016 #4

It is funny you brought this up because I was discussing it yesterday with a neighbor Samantha Jan 2016 #5

Boy, that man is an oxygen-wasting psycho. nt raccoon Jan 2016 #14

We know how hard it is and that one animal cannot replace another. pnwmom Jan 2016 #7

While it is sad to out live your furry companions, SheilaT Jan 2016 #8

Maybe it isn't just about YOU vicman Jan 2016 #9

love what you said - KT2000 Jan 2016 #13

We've been trying to get to this point Tab Jan 2016 #10

I am done too. Contrary1 Jan 2016 #11

OK - but - KT2000 Jan 2016 #12

Death is part of life. I don't know quite how it happened but I've become the cali Jan 2016 #15

I hear ya. Wilms Jan 2016 #17

I'll stick with these two, much more companionship that a turtle or a carp. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #18

I Would Too. Dogs Are Good Companions. Your Black Dog Looks Like Our Shadow. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 #21

That's really bad advice. pintobean Jan 2016 #19

Those aren't pets you're talking about, those are "critters" Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #20