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14 Dec 2008, 3:25 am

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/ ... 62,00.html

here is a positive story.



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14 Dec 2008, 6:58 am

a dog is for life, not just for christmas... i hope each family involved agrees...


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14 Dec 2008, 7:49 am

Dogs have the undeniable & well-deserved distinction of being Man's Best Friend.








But cats are nice, too. :cat:



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14 Dec 2008, 7:50 am

Aww, that made me feel very warm and happy. :)



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14 Dec 2008, 7:54 am

I wish more people and families would get their pets at animal shelters. We have so many that have no homes up where I volunteer.... :(

Most people buy them in pets stores like Petco and Petsmart. At least, if they're not adopted they won't be put down.

Well this is good news!


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14 Dec 2008, 8:08 am

tweety_fan wrote:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24792279-2862,00.html

here is a positive story.


Thank you for this positive story. Positive "feel-good" stories are a rarity at WP. We could use more of these. Extreme cleverness is no substitue for happiness. Hopefully, I can spread some good cheer on WP during the holidays.



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14 Dec 2008, 8:12 am

MissConstrue wrote:
I wish more people and families would get their pets at animal shelters. We have so many that have no homes up where I volunteer.... :(

Most people buy them in pets stores like Petco and Petsmart. At least, if they're not adopted they won't be put down.

Well this is good news!


You work at an animal shelter? Good for you, MissConstrue! :D :wtg: :star:

I work at a community outreach centre / food-bank.

I am so much more impressed by people who are charitable & compassionate than people with big vocaburlaries & fancy academic degrees.



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14 Dec 2008, 8:13 am

^Actually I volunteer there. I've been doing for almost year now.

Thanks! :D


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14 Dec 2008, 8:42 am

MissConstrue wrote:
^Actually I volunteer there. I've been doing for almost year now.

Thanks! :D


You consider it "work," do you not?

Although I'm not on salary at the Lakeshore Community Outreach Centre, I treat it very seriously, as if it were a "real job." Volunteer work is a real job. Doing something that matters, making a difference, being a force for good in the world ... that's a calling. It may take me into ministry and even pastorship.

It's a Christian place, btw.

Having people make fun of my spiritual beliefs is a lot easier to take if I know I am doing the Good Work that I was called to do. Oh yes, I have felt the call ... :D



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15 Dec 2008, 2:03 am

familiar_stranger wrote:
a dog is for life, not just for christmas... i hope each family involved agrees...


i think they all do. :D