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In reply to the discussion: Pooper is gone [View all]Warpy
(113,131 posts)41. Their time to go is never our time to let them go
Our furry companions just don't live enough, not even my last old lady cat who made it to 21.
When you know they're down to days and they won't be tood days, it's time.
We're just never ready.
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