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sinkingfeeling

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5. First, I applaud you for working at the shelter. I would be bringing home

Reply to grntuscarora (Original post)

Thu Oct 11, 2012, 09:25 AM

Oct 2012

every single one of them.

I have two such parings between dogs. The first was a male Eskie with a female Samoyed, 8 weeks younger than he. He would wash her face and ears, share bits of rawhide with her, and of course, tear up her 'babies'. Just like a big brother and little sister.

After losing those two, I got two male Eskies from a rescue group in Ohio. I only went after one, but when I was told they were best buds, I took on both. Now one of them has cancer.

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Shelter work---have to share. [View all] grntuscarora Oct 2012 OP

I have a friend here in ATL who does adoptions and fostering CurtEastPoint Oct 2012 #1

Thank you for doing what you do Stinky The Clown Oct 2012 #2

I just spent the afternoon volunteering at my shelter ginnyinWI Oct 2012 #3

Ours is a no-kill shelter, too. grntuscarora Oct 2012 #4

same with the cats I work with ginnyinWI Oct 2012 #10

First, I applaud you for working at the shelter. I would be bringing home sinkingfeeling Oct 2012 #5

I always hope the bonded pairs grntuscarora Oct 2012 #7

I work with a rescue group, and the people I've met are amazing! hamsterjill Oct 2012 #6

The dogs sound very special. You are very special too for doing the work you do. Grateful for Hope Oct 2012 #8

That's really cool. MadrasT Oct 2012 #9