I'm so sorry-the bond one has with a pet is so powerful and unique. Our dog is 12 years old-good health but I know she won't last forever. She got sick and stopped eating a few mos ago but came out of it and has been fine.

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT