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Dog and cat of the year: Therapy pooch, rescued kitty (by US soldier in Afghanistan) take top honors
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| Nov 21, 2013
| Laura T. Coffey
Posted on 11/22/2013 11:54:29 PM PST by Innovative
TODAY.com shared the story of Xena the Warrior Puppy with readers in April. After being rescued from extreme neglect, Xena transformed into a constant companion, friend and therapist for Jonny Hickey, an 8-year-old boy with autism.
The story of Cat of the Year Koshka began in southern Afghanistan. In 2010, the friendly stray caught the attention of Staff Sgt. Jesse Knott, who kept noticing troubling details: One day the kitten appeared to have been spray-painted, and another day some of his fur was shaved off and his skin was cut. Knott couldn’t take seeing the abuse, so he smuggled the furry friend onto his military base.
(Excerpt) Read more at today.com ...
TOPICS: Pets/Animals; Society
KEYWORDS: doggieping; heartwarmingstory; kittyping
Heartwarming stories -- recommend reading the article and checking out the pictures.
To: Slings and Arrows; Joe 6-pack
Kitty ping and Doggie ping.
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posted on
11/22/2013 11:55:02 PM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: Innovative
That poor dog was at death’s door. How wonderful to see him so loved.
And I shudder to think what abuse was being done to that cat.
There are some sick, twisted people in the world. But I am very glad some wonderful people rescued them.
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posted on
11/23/2013 12:01:41 AM PST
by
Aurorales
(I will not be ridiculed into silence!)
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posted on
11/23/2013 12:02:55 AM PST
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Innovative
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posted on
11/23/2013 5:32:52 AM PST
by
Excellence
(All your database are belong to us.)
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WOOOF!
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:46:35 AM PST
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: Innovative
Beautiful story! I am simply amazed that the one picture (I thought for sure the poor dog was dead) was the “before” picture. Not sure how the vets quite did it but kudos to them all.
To: Aurorales
A lake of fire awaits those who abuse animals like this...no pity here.
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posted on
11/23/2013 6:58:04 AM PST
by
who knows what evil?
(G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
To: momtothree
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posted on
11/23/2013 7:10:22 AM PST
by
Perdogg
(Ted Cruz-Rand Paul 2016)
To: momtothree
"thought for sure the poor dog was dead."
That's what I thought after seeing the picture too. Great job the vet team did with that dog.
God bless our troops too. Luv the pic of tough guy soldier with his rescued kitty. Too cute.
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posted on
11/23/2013 9:42:10 AM PST
by
Pajamajan
(Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
To: Innovative
Baby duck thinks cat is his mama.
Just a couple of vids to make you smile
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posted on
11/23/2013 9:43:37 AM PST
by
patriot08
(NATIVE TEXAN (girl type))
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