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Meaningful, empathetic, and kind replies offer hope: Meet @diverdown1 Oct 27, 2025 | By John, Volunteer Mentor (@johnbishop)Comment receiving replies
@dianarobinson I rescued an old dog a few years ago. I wanted him even though he was almost blind (cataracts), almost deaf, no teeth or fur and 14 yrs old. People thought I was crazy, especially when they first saw him. But I thought he was cute! We (me) cared for him for almost 4years until his dementia got him. I still miss him and get sad almost every day. I’d rescue another one just like him, but we’re downsizing to an apartment and can’t have dogs.
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@becsbuddy I forgot one thing with Poppy. At all of 15 pounds, Poppy lived on the streets of Houston. How he survived in one piece is a miracle!
@becsbuddy Rescue dogs and cats are the best. They are so grateful and I believe that when we find one and it grabs our heart, it is synchronicity!!!
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My wife Cecilia and I are enjoying life; bike riding most days and living one day at the time. About 3 years ago, we missed having a dog in our lives and adopted a 10 year old Vizsla. We had four Vizslas previously and they are amazing company and full of life. We were hesitant about adopting an older dog but we noticed Tawn, the 10 year old Vizsla (female) on our site and decided she would be close in age to us: I am 80 now and my Cecilia is 75. She arrived full of energy and was so inquisitive regarding her new surroundings. She remained fully active with us for 3 plus years and slowly faded away. We miss her tremendously daily but the friendship and company she provided us each and every day has once again propelled us into a new ventures of a canine companion. We watch the dog site daily and anticipate the joy of a new friend soon. Thank you for you writing; One is never to old to be a companion to a canine friend. Joseph