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in2herbs

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3. My 9 yo GS died suddenly just over a year ago. Because of my age I too have made the difficult

Reply to maccafan (Reply #2)

Wed Sep 3, 2025, 05:25 PM

Sep 3

decision not to get another dog -- because the only dog I want is a GS and they require a lot of exercise and training. Not a day goes by that I don't cry over his loss. But, I smile over the memories. My cats even miss him.

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Abandoned German Shepherd Is SO Relieved To Be In A Home Again [View all] catbyte Sep 3 OP

How can you just abandon a dog like that? Bayard Sep 3 #1

A beautiful story! maccafan Sep 3 #2

My 9 yo GS died suddenly just over a year ago. Because of my age I too have made the difficult in2herbs Sep 3 #3

Made for each other. 3catwoman3 Sep 3 #4