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Sep 17Liked by DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD

Beautiful essay, thank you.

We just lost our rescue doggie “Buddy” to cancer and it hurts deeply. To speak to the poem here, we knew when we adopted him it would be a lot to care for him. Given the condition he was in, he had an eye condition that is common in puppy mill shih tsu’s - we took him in knowing the heartache and expense we were in for.

Buddy crossed the rainbow bridge a week ago today 🌈💙.

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I’m so sorry. It hurts but it’s worth it

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Sep 17Liked by DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD

That also applies to cats for me, too. I've had a cat in my life for probably 60 years. Today two rescue cats, Bailey and Bella, keep me company and watch out for me.

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Sep 17Liked by DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD

Thank you for this beautiful post. My 17 yr old beloved shelter rescue, Panda, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April. I then adopted a special needs little senior, Star, in June and she crossed the Rainbow Bridge two weeks ago. I really appreciate the Kipling poem and your thoughtful writing and sharing your own loss.

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These pets are worth it

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