Passing of or Miss Kitty

Fred, I'm always touched by your stories regarding your pets, mainly because I can relate.

In sympathy,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bob

My heart breaks for you, Fred. Please extend my sympathies to your wife. I know this hurts.

Sorry Bud, I feel bad for you. There is no replacement for a lost loved one however there are many loved ones out there that need a good home.

My most sincere condolences at the loss off your dear doggy. Your entire family is in my prayers.. and especially for you Fred. You saved Miss Kitty several times during her life.

A new year and new beginning and A sincere thanks to all my CEF friends...

You should know I am resisting with every ounce of fiber to NOT drive to the local shelter and bond with the first Chihuahua I know is there... Thus I contacted the shelter, (they know wife and I) and I insisted they focus on all the chihuahuas there to adopt out ON MY donation of all fees and first years veterinary bills.

Gus my Very badly abused Male 35 lb French bulldog male is approaching 11 years onled and starting to show the typical infirmities of this screwed up designed breed. I am resigned to acknowledge 2023 is his last...sad but inevitable...so dear friend some time this year you will again comfort me with your kind words and prayers

When we retired west of fort Hood, wife and I promised the kids we could now have "pets" and from 1994 to present about 13 critters have been rescued, breeder bought, fostered, and in a few cases just showed up and we welcomed in , never to find their true owner.

Reine and I were blessed with successful enlisted careers and follow on Defense Department jobs that were fairly lucrative in so much as we were able to save and invest a large proportion of the second career income.

Funny were are dead in the middle of middle class with under 100K per year incomes and the requisite taxes...

But we did choose well in our meager property and life style.

Despite this, an annoying amount of folks try to shame us for being "RICH" and demonstrating a lot of animosity that we can enjoy the ability to share and give back... very curious behavior in my mind BUT it really is just their own admission they they failed to take advantage to the freedoms that define America.

Hopefully some of our younger CEF members will see this

Renie and I never saved a dime in our 20+ years of enlisted active duty. Really did live pay check to pay check

Because we hosed our future, we counseled both out children (now in there 40s) to save every week or month as the pay came in...3 % or 15% what ever you can comfortable live without and never touch...We assured each that Whatever life changing disaster arises we would cover it BUT please do not use your savings for trivial [bleep] or junk. ( Both nearly (at age 40ish) have nearly 1 million in investments) ((very proud they took our advice))

Some are wondering what the hell is Fred yammering on about , I thought this was about dogs

In a way I am tying in choices that eventually provide the ability to be a Samaritan and NOT go broke being a good hearted person. Our ability to foster, rescue, home and love for Gods creatures is only possible BECAUSE we planned and saved enabling enough resources to live comfortably AND help our community.

Some may know I am a Believer in my God and Jesus Christ...BUT I also truly believe in Karma

I tend to think most all I have met here on CEF....are on the plus side of the Karma ledger...