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In reply to the discussion: Bo Obama has a new Little sister! [View all]maddiemom
(5,106 posts)37. Cats, due to their easier care in busy families, for one thing, are increasingly popular all the ti
For years there were many more anti-cat people who always told their kids that one or the other of their parents were "allergic" to cats (rarely to dogs). Amazingly, under the right set of circumstances, a cat joined the family and the allergies disappeared. We had neighbors for a number of years who blessed us with three different cats. They let their kids play with and feed strays during good weather, then pleaded Daddy's allergies before taking further responsibility. We ended up getting them shots, spaying or neutering, and either taking them in ourselves or finding them homes.
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I've always been amazed over the years by my friends who never had pets growing
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#34
When our long time family dog was hit by a car, the driver kindly stopped and took him to our
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#50
That's what I was wondering, I know one of Teddy's dogs was named Sunny. I thought maybe that's why
Raine
Aug 2013
#13
so sorry to hear that. know how hard it is, knowing what we have to do. just lost my 18-year old
niyad
Aug 2013
#24
do you seriously mean to imply that the family and staff do not know how to take care of those dogs?
niyad
Aug 2013
#25
Ok, I gave up arguing years ago what most veterinarians and other dog experts advise.
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#35
Australian Cattle Dogs have short hair and large ears, Australian Shepherds short ears, long fur
happyslug
Aug 2013
#49