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Well done!!! This is a position I can support! When I was in my twenties, I took in a stray cat to my apartment. My mom couldn’t really visit much after that because she is allergic to cats. Still, she was accepting of the cat because I told her, if I can take care of a cat, then I can take care of a dog, then I know I can handle having children! It worked and was accurate.

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I've heard the mothers of a couple of childless friends of mine speak of "my grandcats."

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This post all by itself made me a paying subscriber.

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Thank you so much! Your subscription will directly benefit my cat! We are very grateful!

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Funny reversal, clever, nicely done!

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Cats Rule!!

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A friend of mine has cats; and 2 sons, now grown -- both have cats. One has no children (of the human variety, that is), the other has a step-child (human).

Some people are allergic to cats (& dogs, and....) like my Mom, so she had a ready excuse not to have a furry friend. I wanted a pony for my birthday too, when I was 6. I didn't get that either. I'm sure we weren't zoned for that, but I didin't know about zoning then. I also didn't know how much they cost to keep, what it's like to clean up after them, etc. etc.

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Truly ashamed and now see the error of my ways. Achoo.

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You have been a very good dog mommy. That counts.

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Just FYI friends this post got my most views ever. Thank you!!!

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