My older sister and her family were never much for animals.  In fact, when her daughter’s bird died, her comment was, “oh, good, I do not have to feed it any more.”  To make matters worse, her husband is highly allergic to animal fur and dander.  I never thought the day would come when my sister would have an awakening, but the animals of the world had much in store for her. I know she has fallen in love with at least five creatures, loved and cherished them each.  They all found her, too, when she wasn’t looking. Critter, Ed and Buddy all have their own stories, dogs who found a home under impossible circumstances – but their stories are for another day. Animals can do that to you, sneak up to your well-protected heart and climb right in, even when there is a “No Vacancy” sign clearly displayed there.

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