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Aussie105

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8. Remember the good times, not the bad.

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #5)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:51 PM

Feb 2

The first meet, the puppy years, the walks, the play times.

Same tears here.

Wife (80) says 'no more new pets for us. Wouldn't be fair because they would outlive us."

Reluctantly me (76) has to agree. But sad, very sad.

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Stopped nursing home today with Dunc the golden. [View all] Duncanpup Feb 2 OP

Awwwww that's so nice of you to take your furry boy to brighten others' days SheltieLover Feb 2 #1

Oh Sheltie Duncanpup Feb 2 #3

Sounds like a wonderful woman, Dunc! SheltieLover Feb 2 #6

Sweet! sheshe2 Feb 2 #2

Dogs bring out the best in people. Aussie105 Feb 2 #4

Meeting my big, fluffy dog brought my sister a long way out of her dementia for a while when they visited. Attilatheblond Feb 2 #5

Dogs truly are magical! SheltieLover Feb 2 #7

Remember the good times, not the bad. Aussie105 Feb 2 #8

Thoughts - soldierant Feb 2 #16

Hugs to your pup. Duncanpup Feb 2 #10

People in nursing homes really respond to dogs! Diamond_Dog Feb 2 #9

He's into it for belly rubs Diamond dog. Duncanpup Feb 2 #11

Awww he's such a good boy. Diamond_Dog Feb 2 #12

Dunc the Golden Retriever - healer in chief. LoisB Feb 2 #13

I bet hed be good at passing out chow Figarosmom Feb 2 #14

Nice job! And good boy Dunk! Evolve Dammit Feb 2 #15

K UTUSN Feb 2 #17

Thank you for posting this Duncanpup. Very beautiful story debm55 Feb 2 #18

❤️This story made my midnight. I miss my doggo & it's been a year... Hekate Feb 3 #19

Congrats to Dunc for being such an excellent therapy dog for your Mom's roommate! ShazzieB Feb 3 #20