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09 November, 2016

Meet My Grandddog and a $100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway



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I have a special little guy I would like you to meet…my granddog Paco! He is a twelve-year-old Chihuahua and the wonderful news is that he has come to live at my house along with my daughter and my three grands. Yes…he has joined my cats as a member of my blog staff! He and my fur babies are long-time friends and get along quite well. In fact, he even gets the occasional bath from Miss Kitty. He is a very helpful little fellow as well, enjoying his role of cat whisperer whenever I need assistance rounding up my feline staff.


I have to confess that this little guy has quite a big place in my heart! He is always happy to see me and never fails to slip into my lap for some extra snuggles and kisses. Who could resist that little face?

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And because he is so special, I want to be sure that he is getting the very best pet food. That is why I was so happy to discover Natural Balance® dog food. I love the variety of foods and treats that are a great fit for a small breed like Paco. And I know that I never need to worry about quality because they offer the Buy With Confidence®  promise. I watched as one of my friends went through a pet food recall and knew then that that was an experience that I never wanted to have with one of my beloved pets. Natural Balance actually tests every batch of pet food in their state of the art laboratory for safety. And not only that, all you have to do is go to the Buy With Confidence site and enter your product's Information to see the test results! Not only do they promise to test every batch, but they also show it to you! That's why I believe in Natural Balance pet foods! And, of course, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Natural Balance makes me feel secure in an industry full of food recalls and issues. Normally, paying more for a product means that it is higher quality but that isn’t a guarantee in today’s world. That is why Natural Balance goes the extra mile to test all of their products for safety. They care about your pet’s health and happiness above anything else!

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I love being able to relax and enjoy having this sweet little guy around! He adds so much sunshine to my life! I also love knowing that I never have to worry because I am feeding him the very best pet food. If you aren't already feeding Natural Balance to your pets, just head on over to their web site and use "Help Me Choose" to find the just-right food. You can find Natural Balance in your local pet specialty store: PetSmart, PetCo, independent retailers or online.  

Do you have a special pet in your life? Tell me in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
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133 comments:

  1. Yes, my orange cat is the special pet in my life. He is very smart and affectionate.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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    https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/796433343353126916

    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  3. we have two cats, brother and sister, and they are my world!

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  4. I have a special pet - her name is Nancy and she is a 5 year old chug.

    groogruxking40 @ gmail dot com

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  5. tweet- https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/796450270502854656

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  6. I have a special pet in my life. He name is Molly and she is a 3 year old basset hound that is so funny and fun to be with!

    jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Tweeted-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/796453139201212416
    jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. I have a large goldendoodle named Miles. He loves to go for runs with me and is very active!! yarbr012 at gmail dot com

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  9. tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/796460123942244355 yarbr012 at gmail dot com

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  10. Paco is a cutie! Chihuahuas are really sweet dogs. . .although OUR dog is a lab/pointer mix named Leo. Leo lives with us and comes to work every day, too. He is the "official" studio pet and loves to greet everyone: clients, the mailman, delivery drivers. He's come to know several people from neighboring businesses. Everyone LOVES Leo!

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  11. My little guy is my kitty named Squeak he follows me everywhere and I would swear he thinks he's a dog at times :)
    thanks for the chance
    elusionary60 at hotmail.com

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  12. We have both a dog and a cat!

    willgriesmer@yahoo.com

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  13. https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/796475117886812160

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  14. I have four special pets - two cats and two dogs

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

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  15. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/796479208046239745

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

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  16. We don't have a pet right now but plan to get a dog soon.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  17. tweet--https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/796489257598808064

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  18. I have two cats that are super special in my life. I smother love my pets.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  19. https://twitter.com/myway070/status/796517309041049600
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  20. My special pet is our sweet 14-year-old cat, Cutie! She was the only kitten that we kept from our last cat's litter. She is very sweet, loving & gentle!

    Andysavi.Mom@gmail.com

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  21. I tweeted

    https://mobile.twitter.com/saverang/status/796533919147507712

    Andysavi.Mom@gmail.com

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  22. My life would just not be the same without my 2 sweet dobie boys! ����

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  23. We have a granddog named Melo who works as a seeing eye dog.

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  24. https://twitter.com/jnbwrs/status/796555100777041920

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  25. I have grand and great grand dogs that I love very much, but my heart belongs to my 7 year old Cavalier, Arie. My life is so full with her in it.

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  26. Nothing like a sweet doggie to great you when you come home and to snuggle up in your lap. Definitely have a special pet in our lives here. Sadie Mercedes came to live with us over four years ago when we adopted her from Wee Rescue. She is the joy and light of our lives.

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  27. I have a two year old Papillion mix that I adopted earlier this year. She is such a sweetheart. Even looking at her makes me smile.

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  28. I have a two year old Papillion mix that I adopted earlier this year. She is such a sweetheart. Even looking at her makes me smile.

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  29. I have had the pleasure of adopting four chihuahuas. Sable Madison is the oldest of the pack. Unfortunately, her best friend passed, Dr. Winston O'Boogie (Boogie) named after John Lennon. So we adopted two brothers; Thames and Teddy Boy. Chihuahuas are like chips you can't just have one.

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  30. http:/twitter:com/cmandda2/status/796743588143046656

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  31. Paco is so cute! I have a nine year old black chihuahua named Ozzie and a white female named Belle. His little face is starting to turn grey. Amazing how our fur babies bring such joy into our lives.

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  32. 2 English Smooth Fox Terriers that entertain me and a very relaxed cat who enjoys being chased and played with by the dogs.!

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  33. I too have a grand dog that is the apple of my eye! He is a 50 lb. Golden Doodle who is 14 months old and he is quite the laptop! We overflow as he sits in my lap and snuggles on my shoulder..He rides in the seat belt and shops at Michels and the Hardware store...Just love him! tootsie1399@gmail.com

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  34. I have two very special pets in my life. My dog and cat are both rescues and I love them so much!

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  35. https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/796789031245905920

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  36. Paco is adorable! I have 3 cats that I love very much. They range from 7 years old to 18 years old. Each one has their own personality and quirks, but I don't mind.

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  37. We have a whiz tsu named Gus who only eats chicken. I am going to try Natural Balance dry food - it's one of the few we haven't tried. You are very lucky to have Pacocome to live with you.

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  38. https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/796831393204596736

    anmeet1@yahoo.com

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  39. We do not have a pet right now but in future.

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  40. We currently have a Jack Russell named Hubb, and three cats. However we are waiting on the arrival of a litter of Bokin Spaniels, so that we can pick the rut to adopt. It is amazing how they quickly become part of the family.

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  41. I have two adorable dogs who make everyday enjoyable. My Sheltie and Shinese furbabies keep us active.

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  42. https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/796869324648644608

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  43. Hi Debbie -- I have three dogs. Two were rescues & one came from a pet shop. They are loved & they love to cuddle. Good thing I have my husband to help in the cuddle department. Two are Shih-Tzus & my other is a Cairin Terrier/Yorkie mix. We are retired & empty nesters & I don't know what I would do without them!!

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  44. I have a super cute cat, Raymond. We call him our Ray of sunshine. He is a snuggle bunny. I have always had dogs; Ray is my first cat.
    flgirl1987 AT yahoo DOT com

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  45. What a photogenic and handsome little guy Paco is! I have a Labradoodle, Tavi, that makes about 25 of Paco! He is my stick-tight. Sometimes I wish he wouldn't be so co-dependant! But he has a great, loving, calm (mostly) personality and loves everyone. Even the babies and children who pet him too vigorously and step on his feet and hug him too vigorously, and lay on him and.....! He's just my sweet boy and I am so glad I found him.

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  46. I lost the love of my life last October. Bill E Buttons was the sweetest cat ever.
    A white tuxedo with a black Batman mask that wondered into my yard and heart. A feral cat came along later and three litters followed. Charleigh is a cute tabby with long hair who jumps into my lap looking for love trying to replace my Buttons.
    No one can be lonely with a pet. As my friend says Whenever you come home, it's always a party.
    Myrna

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  47. I have a dark brown chihuahua named sammy

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  48. twet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/797792876725870592

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  49. we have a crazy diva of a pom that we love to pieces!

    showstopper474 at gmail dot com

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  50. Paco is so cute.
    My husband and I have 2 Chihuahuas, litter mates, sister and brother. We adopted them from the local humane society when they were 11 months. This Christmas eve they will be 5 yrs. old. Always tell my husband that girl has him wrapped our her little paw!

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  51. Paco is beautiful, we have a male blue great Dane and his name is blue and we love him so much. We have always had females babies . We lost our katie last year she was 9yrs old and could not walk anymore it just broke our hearts at that time we said we would never have another dog. But we had a empty place in our hearts and a friend of ours knew how lonely we was and surprise we have a baby blue . There is no other love without pets they bring a smile to your hearts.

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  52. Paco is beautiful, we have a male blue great Dane and his name is blue and we love him so much. We have always had females babies . We lost our katie last year she was 9yrs old and could not walk anymore it just broke our hearts at that time we said we would never have another dog. But we had a empty place in our hearts and a friend of ours knew how lonely we was and surprise we have a baby blue . There is no other love without pets they bring a smile to your hearts.

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  53. I have my best friend Cosmo who is a rescued cat. I used to wish that he could talk, and express himself to me, but now after several life changing events, I am so glad that he can't talk! He is the only one that I can tell all my secrets to, and I know that he keeps them. (Except God, of course) He knows everything and still loves me. He has rescued me!

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  54. I have a parrot and a cat, they are good buddies.

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  55. Hi Debbie....amazing, isn't it how little furry friends become such a part of our lives! I have had several dogs over the years and truly miss them all...so, it was such a blessing when my son moved in with his sweet dog, Opal. She is such a delight and I cannot imagine life without her....thanks for the giveaway! I am going to search out this pet food and thank you for bringing it to our attention....have a Great Thanksgiving!

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  56. https://twitter.com/Natashalamoreu1/status/798651229819707393

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  57. We are new parents to a sweet pug and still trying to potty train.

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  58. We have 2 special cats and we've had others over the years, as well as gerbils, hamsters, and mice. Our current boy cat is so loving and sociable! He's such a joy.
    maddiembrubaker (at) gmail {dot} com

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  59. Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/798684907128098816
    maddiembrubaker (at) gmail {dot} com

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  60. Your kitties and Paco are so cute. I know you love them and they bring you so much joy!

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  61. My special pet was the cat I use to have...he's gone now. But I miss him all the time. he was with me since he was a baby when I picked him up from a parking lot. The Cat Mommy was nowhere to be found so I took him home.



    amy [at] uTry [dot] it

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  62. tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/799077548462223362

    amy [at] uTry [dot] it

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  63. I've had two really sweet beagles.

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. We have two rescued cats. We got them this summer. Their names are Coach and JP!

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  65. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/800182886154416128

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  66. We have a very loyal 8 year old mixed breed named Mya

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  67. https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/800300660826763264

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  68. My companion is a 14-year old "Terri-Poo" (3/4 apricot poodle + 1/4 Silky Terrier). She is the sweetest and calmest pet ever - her name is Pixie. Pixie began going blind at age 5 years and was totally blind by age 8. But, W0W! Has she ever learned to compensate for the blindness! She has been my source of comfort after losing my husband last year to cancer, too. If she just wasn't so darned picky about food...

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  69. we adopted a rescue pup last year!

    linjumimom at aol dot com

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  70. https://twitter.com/linjumimom/status/803335881599938560

    linjumimom at aol dot com

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  71. I have both a cat and a dog. Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  72. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/804134715687129092

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  73. I had a cat for 18 years. I loved him! But with moving and having little babies, it just hasn't been the right time to add a new family member yet.

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  74. Yes, I have a very special pet in my life. After my previous cat died I didn't think I would ever be able to adopt another animal. It took two years of grieving, but I finally adopted a kitten. It was the best decision I could have made. :)

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  75. Tweet!

    https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/804359833591889920

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  76. Yes I have a special boy in my life..we adopted a Cocker Spaniel 10 years ago..he was highly neglected and didn't even know his name..he brings us so much joy..he's always close to me..such a loving boy

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  77. I shared on twitter
    https://mobile.twitter.com/ginette4/status/804783371327045632

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  78. No I don't but my husband really wants one, so I am highly thinking about it.

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  79. https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/805194281606463488

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  80. We have a 6 month old furbaby named Coco...

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  81. I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Daisy. She is a sweet lovable lap dog.

    s2s2 at cox dot net

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  82. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/806589479209340928

    s2s2 at cox dot net

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  83. All our pets are special because they are rescues. The only one we actually got on purpose is my Buddy. A friend's cocker spaniel had puppies by their other dog, a Cavalier King Charles, and I wanted one. We have had cockers in the past and we had just lost our last dog earlier in the year. The only puppy left was the male and after much scrutiny, my friend decided we would be good pet parents. Buddy is my shadow and panics if he turns around and I'm not there. But he's a good boy and super smart. We love him and his brother Dalton and sister Sofie.

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  84. We are planning to get one soon.

    anmeet1@yahoo.com

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  85. https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/808860075502792706

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  86. We have 3 dogs, two are ten year old brothers, and the girl is 2. Thanks for the chance to win

    allisonrsdswain(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  87. Tweet:

    https://twitter.com/allisonrswain/status/808933450279518209

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  88. No special pets in my life right now, but I hope to adopt a dog sometime in the future :)
    anastasiafalling@gmail.com

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  89. Tweeted :) - https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/809308556113514496
    anastasiafalling@gmail.com

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  90. Yes, our fur baby is full of love and we buy good food and treats to keep him healthy! truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

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  91. https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/809806600596848641 truckredford(at)Gmail (dot)com

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  92. I have a sweet 6 year old cat I adopted 2 months ago. He'd been returned twice to the Humane Society but he's doing well in out home.
    aleksnearing gmail com

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  93. I do. I have 1 cat and 1 dog, both rescues!

    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

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  94. Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/810896985444257792

    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail.com

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  95. We have a 12 year old gray tabby cat who is my constant companion when I am in my recliner. She's a wonderful friend! :)

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  96. I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/AtTheCrossroads/status/811304753678450689

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  97. We have 2 shar-peis, Paisley and Spike. Spike is a big baby who walks
    around with his eyes half shut running into furniture. We call him Magoo.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  98. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/811423131906740224
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

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  99. I have a tuxedo kitty and a terrier mix doggy - both rescues :)

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  100. tweet https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/811832103713153025

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  101. we have a crazy energetic pom named teddy

    lindilala at aol dot com

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  102. no, not right now

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  103. https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/812339779648057344

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  104. We have two kitten, they are brothers that we adopted from the local shelter. My two boys each have their own cat and quite frankly have learned quite a bit of responsibility since we brought them home!
    jlammers002 at woh dot rr dot com

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  105. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/812705253191811072.

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  106. https://twitter.com/leighanne000/status/812843976906702848

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  107. Oh my goodness! Your baby looks so much like mine. I have a chihuahua that I love very much. He brings me such joy.

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  108. i have 2 granddogs! Percy and Penny are my daughter's corgi's

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  109. i posted a tweet here: https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/813049289270235136

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  110. I have a cat and my sons both have them too. We love and enjoy them.

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  111. Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/813416933626417152

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  112. I have a black and white cat named baby.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

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  113. Up until last Friday, I had a very special cat in my life named Meeko. He died suddenly of a series of strokes. I am so lost without him. Sorry to be a downer but he was my special friend and baby. I still have his two sisters though and they are helping me thru the healing process immeasurably!
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  114. I have a couple in my life one is a 11 year old Chihuahua named Brandi and I do not think they get any sweeter than her and I also have Dunkin my 3 year old Chihuahua and he is the funniest most loving as well! my4boysand1 at gmail dot com!

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  115. I tweeted my4boysand1 at gmail dot ocm
    https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/814924047792402433

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  116. Yes, we have a little rescue kitten that we rescued from a storm/sewer drain. Not sure how she got there and don't want to know, but she's ours now and loved and safe.

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  117. Twitter Entry https://twitter.com/zanderbear/status/815047965370941440

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  118. I have a beautiful Maine Coon Cat. His name is Bugsy -- he is a rescue -- and he is such a good companion. We love him to pieces.
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  119. my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
    https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/815280319683325952

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  120. #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    I have five cats- Two are sisters from one litter, two are brothers from an entirely different
    litter and then there is my Maine Coon "Callie" who I rescued as a stray kitten when I lived in New Jersey - they all get along

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  121. https://mobile.twitter.com/faithjacklynswe/status/815899458282160128 faithjacklynsweeps@gmail.com

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  122. All of them are special including the outside cats we have been to adopt and start bringing in and we didn't intentionally ask for but that's life I guess that's what happens when you have a heart faithjacklynsweeps@gmail.com

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  123. I have my "Folly". She is just the sweetest, obstinate, hard headed dog I've ever seen. She'll move her lips as if talking and we are asking what are you saying? She loves my mom and can't wait until Grandma comes. When she was a puppy she squeezed through the bars to get at Grandma.

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  124. https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/816176378869612544

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  125. I have three special fur babies: My 7 year old shih tzu named Buster; My 4 year old cat named Rocco; and our newest addition weighing in at just 3 lbs. is our 11-week old puppy Monchichi, he is a mix of shih tzu, poodle, and dachshund.

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  126. I have two cats that are very special to me. They are both seniors but often run around like a couple of kittens.

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  127. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/829558665782845440

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  128. I have three special pets in my life; a dog and two cats.

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  129. Tweeted-https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/829749573555978240

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  130. i have had may pets growing up. right now we just have an old cat.

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  131. tweet https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/829760943529791491

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie