[Billie]

Puppy Dog Smiles to all our Finest FRiends.

[LadyX]

So, Billie - today is The Paws That Refreshes??

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[HairOfTheDog]

That is really sweet! - I responded about pet fostering from a thread here on Free Republic, and ended up getting a phone call from someone running a program in California.

I am in Washington State, and she didn't know of anyone coordinating a program here so the idea kindof died. I hope more of these kinds of volunteer efforts grow, it is a nice way for folks at home to contribute, and let the troops have normal lives and pets without having to give them up or worry about them when they are gone!

[dansangel]

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Such a heart-warming story! This may move others to "foster" pets as well. I'm afraid I would make a terrible foster mother....their real "parents" would have to sue me to get their fuzzy "children" back! :-)

Great pics, great graphics, great story! Happy FRiday!

(((((((Hugs)))))))) to my sistahs and to my fuzzy brothah:

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[dutchess]

Awe...Billie...I'm wiping the tears....I'm sure the soldier is so grateful. We had a HUGE thunderstorm around 5:30 this morning....Codee slept through it but poor Giz. We did some serious cuddling :o)

Anyway a great article to start off the weekend...and, as always, a beautiful presentation.

[dixie sass]

Wow! I got in early today, thank heavens! Whatcha done with the crew!

Billie, I love that story. I wish that I could do that. My landlord requires a two hundred dollar deposit so it's going to be awhile until I can think about pets, much let fostering them.

Maybe everyone is doing the same thing I am, crying and smiling at the same time. It's a good 'un!

[Mama_Bear]

Awwwww........Billie, what a sweet story. God bless these animal-loving angels! I am sending the link to this page to my cousin, this is exactly the type of thing she would do.

Thanks for making my day and for presenting this so beautifully.

((((((((B,D,D,D&F))))))))))

[jwfiv]

Gosh, Billie, it's a little too early in the morning for you to be messin' with my emotions like this...)...I mean, I haven't even had breakfast yet and, well, if I wasn't tougher than barbed wire, like I am, I just might be bawlin' as I read it through.

Whatta wonderful story you share with us...thank you.

Humans can be a sorry lot, but, sometimes, it's really easy to see the reason why He loves us so.

[MHGinTN]

Thank you for sharing that about 'pet temporary foster homes'. The pets give so much and ask so little in return (just to be part of the pack/pride/flock/etc), and our honorable military personnel are giving so much and ask so little, it is the least we can do to help keep their pets until they can return to their packs/prides/flocks/etc . Great story, Billie ... the 'real' meaning of neighbor.

[nicmarlo]

Good Mornnig, All! : )

[Mama_Bear]

I came across this picture and just had to post it here.

Have a great Friday, everyone. :-)

Waiting for his master....

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Woof!!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday !

79 degrees as I post this, headin' for around (guess??). . .yup! 91 degrees (again).

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Temple Owl]

A fine looking litter. Have a happy Friday.

[MeekOneGOP]

It's Happy Doggie Day !! Yay !!

Well, who'd a thunk it? . . .

Click here or click the pic
and turn your speakers up !

[Dubya]

My dog Rosie is helping me on this thread. She likes this one.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Cute thread, BillieBlue. : )

Good girl.

[Diver Dave]

Howdy Billie. Showed this thread to a good friend - He likes it...