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March 14, 2010

Gift of furry friendship among greatest of all

Diane Amburn Waterford

Publication: The Day

Published 11/29/2009 12:00 AM
Updated 11/29/2009 05:55 AM

Christmas will soon be here. Instead of buying a lot of inanimate objects and other items you don't need, seriously think about visiting the Connecticut Humane Society or another rescue facility and adopting your best furry friend(s).
It will change your life. Also, please visit the Web site below, and if you truly love animals and can help, please find it in your heart to do so and visit this Web site: guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org
The following quote is one I'll never forget, for as long as I live: "The friendship of a dog is without a doubt more intense and more constant than that of man. Their friendship is everlasting." - from Michel de Montaigne.
In some instances, the depth of human cruelty is immeasurable and this is why I love animals so deeply. They are not capable of inflicting the pain that some humans can cause.

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