There was Brandy, our first pup, a female Boxer who we got in 2000 when she was 8 weeks old...
Brandy was very sick from the day we got her and although she cost us a TON of money, she lived a very long and happy life... and she made us very happy. Brandy passed away at 9 years old in 2009. Her tongue was too long to fit in her mouth, that is why it is sticking out... it always stuck out.
We adopted Sambuka, our first cat, in 2002 (he is the black one, bottom left). Sam suffers from kidney stones... like his daddy.
We adopted Crush, our 2nd cat, in 2004 mostly because Brandy and Crush fell in love with each other at the vet (he is on the bottom right). Crush was a Hemingway (he had 24 toes).
We adopted Magnum in 2010 (top left). Magnum was 1 year old when we rescued him. Magnum has 24 known allergies, takes medicine everyday for them, and gets a shot (which he absolutely hates) every 3 weeks for them.
We adopted Cletus about a month after Magnum in 2010 (top right). Cletus was only 6 weeks old or so when we got him. Cletus had a very rare condition and passed away at the age of 2 last December. You can read all about Cletus the Bloodhound on his blog at www.CletustheBloodhound.blogspot.com
Currently, only Magnum and Sambuka are still with us. Magnum is now 4 years old and Sam turned 11 this summer.
For some reason, each of our animals have had special needs. Friends and family say that each of these animals were meant to be with us because we ensured they received the best care. All I know is that I am afraid to add up what all of the vet bills have cost us over the years.
DS
9/14/13
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