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From: Henry.Kasten@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Henry Kasten)
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Subject: dogs
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Date: 25 Sep 90 02:47:48 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Here I go again, this serious stuff is going to be the total
ruination of me yet.  Dear Willie, except for a very short period
of time, I have had another dog in addition to my dog guide
Falcon.  The most difficult part of owning two dogs is paying the
Vet.  When I first brought Falcon home, I was worried that Bear, my
pet for 13 years, would not accept him. man was I ever wrong.  Bear
was on his last legs, falling apart rapidly.  Willie, I know dogs
are not people, and you shouldn't compare the two, but, when Falcon
came home, Bear perked up.  We'd go for walks and Bear would trot
along as id he was showing off his new grandson.  For nearly Two
years their relationship was one of true love and respect.  Each
watching out for the other, playing together, yet falcon knew when
to ease up.  It was great to see those two together.  Bear is no
longer with us, (damn, I wish that was beer dripping on the
keyboard) The house seemed empty. So we went and got a puppy.
Things are back to normal now.  Patches and Falcon are inseparable
when were at home.  Each dog provides to my family his own
usefulness, together they are just what we need.  I honestly can't
think of any reason why you cant keep Strider.  (Not that I'm at
all biased)  So go to Morris town full of suspense and expectation
and don't worry about Strider.  He will be fine.  But, you might
want to have his heart checked out before you bring home any
bitches.

henry

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