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    Paula posted an update 5 years, 7 months ago

    This is Cooper. He\’s been at the \”rainbow bridge \” since July 9,2016. He was just 8years old. He had a seizure and just never came out and passed in my arms. He was a PAWS adoption pup at 7mos old. He came to us abused by men, and after some time , he became my husband\’s best buddy. He\’s golden retriever and cocker spaniel mix ( cocker in the face). He bonded VERY CLOSE to Addison, and she \”mothered \” him. He did have the funniest personality. He was heavily codependent on Addison .
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      Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
      Is that when you took in Daisy Mae? Cooper was really cute. I’m sorry he had to go and hope you are doing well.
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          Paula replied 5 years, 7 months ago
          Yes,Toni , it was . Cooper passed on July 9, and we got Daisy Mae on August 15th of 2016. A friend of mine ( in the rescue world) knew that we had just lost Cooper, and who had helped us with his “acclimation issues ( afraid of men) , called me , and asked if I would be willing to “take on ” a GOLDEN RETRIEVER ” ( knowing full well that’s my favorite breed) …She’s the one who made the connection happen between me and Daisy’s owner. I don’t want it to SEEM like I “replaced” ( cause I don’t believe that you can) one dog for another. Cooper and Daisy are same in SOME ways ( the golden part) but different in alot of ways ,too.
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              Toni Noel replied 5 years, 7 months ago
              Nope, I know you didn’t “replace” Cooper. They can’t be replaced, but it’s lovely of you to welcome Daisy Mae so fully. Some people can’t bring a new pet in for a very long time, some are always ready to embrace a new love and provide a healthy, happy home. I volunteer at our local shelter fostering cats in need of medical healing until they are well enough to be adopted, and it’s tough taking them back. I’m a “Foster Flunky” because I fell in love with my cat and adopted her. She only has one tooth and is experiencing systemic inflammation for which I give her an antibiotic and steroid each day, and now her thyroid and kidneys are not good. It’s heart wrenching for me to see but she seems in good spirits and no pain, so we enjoy our times together and make a lot of lovin’.