"GM" wrote in message
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Ophelia wrote:

> "Cheri" wrote in message news >
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>
> Yes, our last two dogs have been rescues, before that from pups. They both
> have been great dogs, the second was quite shy for awhile, but 8 years
> later, it's like she never was anywhere else. She had a hard life on the
> street and was a walking skeleton, now she could stand to lose a pound or
> two, but she's happy. I think there are some dogs that can't be rehomed
> successfully.
>
> Cheri
>
> ===
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> As you know we always take rescues too. My latest, has been the most
> challenging. you know her history and it took her a long time to trust us.
> Now, we are her world and she can't bear to be apart from us. She was a
> skeleton too, and yes, she is overweight now What can you do when they
> are so starved that they will grab anything and everything they can get to
> eat. She is much more confident now and will refuse *some* things if she
> is
> not hungry! Oh boy, it is wonderful to see)
>
> We sometimes talk about getting another after her time is done. But we
> couldn't bear to have a dog like Poppy who (when our time came) would have
> to find another home. I really don't think she could cope. Previous dogs
> we have had might have been able to, but not Poppy.
>
> It is very distressing, as I wouldn't be happy without a dog in our home.


You've a very kind soul, Ms. O....

:-)

Best
Greg

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More like I just love the wee mutts )