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hw's avatar

This post brought a spark of joy...thinking of your home, filled with love and generosity at the start of this holiday season.

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Penfist's avatar

Thank you, hw. We just purchased new living room furniture so dogs and people could sit together. Season's wishes for a meaningful 2024.

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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

Kudos, Pen. This is wonderful. You have a huge and generous heart.

A few years ago, I enjoyed volunteering for the Great Dog Rescue of New England. My "job" was to perform the home visit before an adoption was finalized. I met the new owners and walked the home and property. It was a formality but sometimes I would spot safety issues. I think I vetoed only three of all the many visits. Mostly I met kind dog loving folks. For the ones getting their first pup, I could help with some tips.

But the people that impressed me the most were those folks willing to take older dogs to see them through their last years.

The Pandemic put a halt to that work. But it had been a wonderful way to spend my time.

Dog is my co-pilot.

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Penfist's avatar

Dog is my co-pilot too, Bill. Have a great season of celebration and good people and animals.

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Marty's avatar

You two are rock stars! Senior dogs are the best. Happy holidays.

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Penfist's avatar

We like them a whole lot! Happy holidays back at you.

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Gail Adams VA/FL's avatar

You’re getting and giving love this holiday season! Cheers!

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Penfist's avatar

Thank you, Gail. The best of holiday wishes to you.

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EZTejas123's avatar

Good on you, Sir. Those are three lucky dogs. Merry Christmas.

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Penfist's avatar

The humans feel lucky too EZ. Have great holidays.

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Kelci Sharick's avatar

Three babies! I can't wait. 🧡 💙 🩷

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Penfist's avatar

I know you're excited. Be mindful though. They need time to get to know their new place with SmotherMom.

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