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Wishiwashome t1_iwxoppr wrote

This was absolutely a wonderful experience. Can you excuse me for adding a quick Millie story? Please forgive me. I am an old lady. I had an imaginary friend named Millie as a kid. Fast forward MANY years, I start to hospice foster senior dogs. I got a call that was kind of an exception in May of 2015. The dog was old, indeed, at least 8-9, but smallish and had a lot of life left in her. She was turned in because she was ugly. She sat for almost 8 months at a very busy county shelter. No one had the heart to PTS as she was really sweet, quiet and a lovely dog, just not a looker. Well, I adopted her. She never barked, never complained. She got ( for want of the technical term) dog dementia. It is slower on smaller dogs and I knew she had it, but she did well. She loved to walk on the property and my Heelers would follow her around and “pet sit” while I did trees or weeds. I lost her a hot 7/14/2022. I guess Millies are special. The old man said Thank you for helping him, and an old lady is saying thank you for the people who thought my Millie was ugly. She gave me great joy.

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anubis_cheerleader t1_iwxv2a6 wrote

Rest in peace, darling Millie

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Wishiwashome t1_iwxzu9g wrote

Thank you Sweetheart. The last year of her life was a lot of care, and I confess I kind of was hoping to see a Millie symbol from the universe that she was aware how much I loved her those days when her body was still so healthy but her mind was failing. I appreciate your kind words bunches!

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No_Advertising_2092 t1_iwy6lnt wrote

Aww bless you ❤️ and thank you for letting Millie live out her last years in comfort with a beautiful soul❤️ I'll bet she will be forever thankful to you for your love and kindness ❤️ R.I.P Millie ❤️ xx

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notmyusername1986 t1_iwyqzyf wrote

I'm sorry she is gone, but I am so grateful to you for seeing her how she truly was and for giving her the loving home she so desperately deserved.

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intelexxuality t1_ixqa0lr wrote

My daughter is named Millie. Definitely very special, they are. :)

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