Thanks. They were both seniors I rescued with medical problems so their losses weren't completely unexpected but still painful nonetheless. I have had dogs and cats my whole life since I was little kid but losing these 2, especially within 4 months of each other, was really hard. I think about those 2 often...they really liked the FedEx lady.
But there are so many seniors trapped in shelters that I have adopted more. (I am a glutton for "punishment" but until that day, nothing beats giving good head scratches and treats.) Luckily, they don't need meds so they haven't had to meet her... lol.
Thanks....but somedays I am better with dogs and cats, then people.
Don't get me wrong...I am absolutely love every dog and cat I ever have had. Even at 63, I cry like a baby when I lose one.
My kids are all grown up so I am an empty-nester (former single dad) and I have the space for a few more pets than I used to. I joke with my kids that I will only adopt senior dogs now (since about 2015)....though I do have a young tortoise shell cat that I recently adopted bc I have a weakness for tortis. I tell them think about how I would feel at my age if I was dumped by the roadside and faced living in a shelter for the rest if my life ....lol So, us old guys and gals have to stick together. Seniors are in most ways easier than puppies...at least zooming don't last too long, though sometimes you're dealing with dogs who weren't treated well or have bad habits....but once they trust you, they all stick to the "pack leader" like velcro. Lol
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u/Meowriter 23d ago
If I become a delivery agent some day, I'd carry treats with me. Because that good boy deserved one.