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Gary,
Your post on the fml about poverty is wonderful. The last two years I
have lost my house, and due to old age and illness, several ferrets.
At times when I didn't rush immediately to the vet (I have never been one
to do that) I have had "friends" write me and tell me not to kill my
ferrets with neglect and find homes that can take care of them. Since
most of my "kids" are 7-9 years old, they are getting ill and leaving me.
But not due to neglect, just age. And I personally don't feel it is
being responsible giving them up in the last days of their lives. And
the kisses and cuddles I get tell me that I have made the right choice.
People have little understanding or compassion about poverty. I didn't
choose to injure my back nor did I choose to get a stress disorder
because I was stalked. I have lost a house, pawned many things for
pennies to buy ferret food, and moved. Yet I have managed to take care
of my ferrets with the help of understanding vets who take post dated
checks.
Hey, if it ain't free I don't do it!! My recreation is playing with the
fuzzbutts and enjoying outdoors. Even with trouble walking, a good bench
in a park is a wonderful thing.
Thanks for pointing out to folks that we all walk our paths differently
and must make our own decisions.
blessings,
Maggie
[Posted in FML issue 4296]
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