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bettyellen

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53. Ive asked two much younger friends to take responsibility for rehoming my babies when I go....

Reply to MichMary (Reply #27)

Fri Feb 9, 2018, 11:19 PM

Feb 2018

And leaving them money to help make that easier is going to be a priority in my will.

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How old will you be/were you when you decided not to get any more dogs (or cats)? [View all] phylny Feb 2018 OP

Dead Glamrock Feb 2018 #1

I like the way you think! n/t phylny Feb 2018 #7

Me too. Sophiegirl Feb 2018 #11

I've got one dog Glamrock Feb 2018 #18

Well, Sophiegirl Feb 2018 #45

You're soooooo right! Glamrock Feb 2018 #46

Yep! Sophiegirl Feb 2018 #47

Agreed! Rebl2 Feb 2018 #21

I love dogs as much as anyone MichMary Feb 2018 #27

That's a good point. Glamrock Feb 2018 #29

My dh's brother and wife MichMary Feb 2018 #30

Ive asked two much younger friends to take responsibility for rehoming my babies when I go.... bettyellen Feb 2018 #53

33 pangaia Feb 2018 #2

Wow, so sorry to hear it. n/t phylny Feb 2018 #12

Thanks. pangaia Feb 2018 #25

My Aunt started adopting older dogs towards the end of her life. redstatebluegirl Feb 2018 #3

This sounds about like what I'd do going into my 70s. phylny Feb 2018 #6

Dead PJMcK Feb 2018 #4

Aw! They're lucky to have you and vice-versa! n/t phylny Feb 2018 #9

In a perfect world, Mr.Bill Feb 2018 #5

I perfectly understand the sentiment. n/t :) phylny Feb 2018 #10

same here TeamPooka Feb 2018 #48

Until the day I die. CatMor Feb 2018 #8

Right now I am without any cats. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2018 #13

I've adopted senior dogs for many years and I've never been disappointed Rhiannon12866 Feb 2018 #14

We are 75/76 and when our last dog died, we decided not to get any more animals shraby Feb 2018 #15

My Dad adopted a dog when he was 73 years old CountAllVotes Feb 2018 #36

I need to change my reply.... Glamrock Feb 2018 #16

I am 54 exboyfil Feb 2018 #17

Maybe think Rebl2 Feb 2018 #26

Thank You exboyfil Feb 2018 #31

I will keep dogs and cats in my life for as long as I possibly can. iscooterliberally Feb 2018 #19

I love my animals... HopeAgain Feb 2018 #20

What great and thoughtful responses! Thank you :) n/t phylny Feb 2018 #22

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi Glamrock Feb 2018 #24

The shelter Rebl2 Feb 2018 #23

That's a good shelter. Not the usual poilicies due to overburden in many shelters , but I donate to lunasun Feb 2018 #32

My dad stopped when he was 70. dawg day Feb 2018 #28

Last dog passed on when we were about 65. Then husband's health deteriorated, No Vested Interest Feb 2018 #33

Until I die... Lefta Dissenter Feb 2018 #34

+1000 Pachamama Feb 2018 #35

. Lefta Dissenter Feb 2018 #37

Forever, I hope. Realistically, until I am unable to take care of my feline wonders.... Guilded Lilly Feb 2018 #38

This year at age 70. I'm traveling more and don't think it's fair sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #39

When I volunteered at a shelter a couple came in with the woman's mother... Lisa0825 Feb 2018 #40

I am 74 and husband 82 and fighting cancer. We know the 3 cats will probably outlive us and appleannie1943 Feb 2018 #41

Maybe call Rebl2 Feb 2018 #49

My two cats look at me as if they realize I could kick the bucket any moment, and are worried about Hoyt Feb 2018 #42

I SAID it when I was 63 catrose Feb 2018 #43

Probably 75. After I had my last Schnauzer put to sleep, I decided I shouldn't get another. Frustratedlady Feb 2018 #44

I won't adopt any more young animals, but I will continue to foster or possibly adopt seniors who japple Feb 2018 #50

Said it two dogs ago. Had an adorable relapse. elfin Feb 2018 #51

If I outlive my cats I'm going to start fostering cats. Or get older cats.That way applegrove Feb 2018 #52

I miss having cats about...... ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2018 #54

80! when my bitch reaches age 20!! quartz007 Feb 2018 #55

I'm an old guy.. Permanut Feb 2018 #56

What a lovely story! snacker Feb 2018 #59

18 trixie2 Feb 2018 #57

I will have a dog, cat or both until I take my last breath. democratisphere Feb 2018 #58

We currently have 5 dogs and we recently slipped into our 70's. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #60

When my last dog died in 1994, I was 46 at the time. I like dogs but doc03 Feb 2018 #61

60 with a - but JustAnotherGen Feb 2018 #62

My wife and I worry about this now Boomer Feb 2018 #63

Such dedicated animal lovers - both the ones who decided "no more" and the ones who are phylny Feb 2018 #64

till i die or have to leave my home. mopinko Feb 2018 #65

I have had pets all my life notawinger Feb 2018 #66

I have had cats in my family all my life...then I met Poochy angstlessk Feb 2018 #67

What a touching story! phylny Feb 2018 #68