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3catwoman3

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3. I've had cats pretty much all my life...

Reply to Bluestocking (Reply #1)

Tue May 26, 2026, 10:11 PM

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…starting at age 5.

When I’ve lost one, I seldom wait very long before adopting a successor. It gives the love that is still there a place to attach. It doesn’t feel disloyal. There’s always someone who needs a home.

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