Bubby came into our lives as a senior rescue five years ago around the time we suddenly lost my father. We began fostering him when he was nine years old and he formed a strong bond with my mother, so we decided to adopt him into our family. Bubby is now 14 years old and although he recently lost an eye due to severe glaucoma, he is still as sweet and playful as ever.

Ellene Mashalidis and Peter O’Neill

Niantic

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