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Joe Shlabotnik

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7. Very thoughtful of you.

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Sat Nov 24, 2012, 11:47 PM

Nov 2012

I always feel bad for the older animals in shelters. My last 4 dogs have all been middle aged or older rescues, and I think they've been somewhat cognizant and grateful for the extended lease on life.

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Might be getting a rescue dog to take care of. Not for sure though. Other people are deciding. [View all] Kaleva Nov 2012 OP

We demand a photo when you get it! Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #1

My vet gives me a discount on the meds my dog needs. Kaleva Nov 2012 #2

I adopted my dog when she was 7 hollysmom Nov 2012 #3

If I was mega rich, I'd donate lots of money to animal shelters. Kaleva Nov 2012 #4

My 14 yr old JRT was kicked by a horse. The surgery was $2k and we said yes. He lived til 18 yrs old riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #5

You are a kind soul. femmocrat Nov 2012 #6

Very thoughtful of you. Joe Shlabotnik Nov 2012 #7

Good luck! - for the dog that is. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #8

The ten year old plus dog we adopted is awesome. hunter Nov 2012 #9

Yikes! How could someone use a dog for such cruel intent, especially knowing it could be killed by DaniDubois Nov 2012 #12

I'm not far removed from times when kids were hungry and dogs expendable. hunter Nov 2012 #13

Very cute dog! Kaleva Nov 2012 #14

wishing you many blessings for opening your door and your heart to one so abandoned and alone. DaniDubois Nov 2012 #10

Your ex might need a lesson in the definition of "ex". nolabear Nov 2012 #11

I've always found that, despite the trouble, I get far more from rescue dogs Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #15

take it and me too UTUSN Nov 2012 #16