I'm so glad Gen got to experience the love and safety every shelter dog and cat deserves. Very sad to see this news, but glad she was one of the lucky few and hope another precious homeless pet can soon be rescued in her honor.
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Adopting seniors is one of the most beneficial things one can do, for the animal, and for themselves. We just lost our 14 y/o dog, King, on Saturday. It IS heartbreaking, but it’s also worth it. He gave us so much in the 11+ years he was with us. Thank you Merle, for using your platform to share and hopefully bring awareness to this subject. #adoptdontshop
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I’m so sorry, Merle. ☹️ You gave her a wonderful, loving home for her last years. ❤️
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So sorry to hear this. Senior animals are so often left behind. You were lucky to have each for this time and season of your lives. Blessings.
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I'm so sorry you have lost your beautiful girl, Merle. I imagine Lucille will be missing her as well. These furry little creatures worm their ways into our hearts so fully that it's a terrible blow when they leave us 💔
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I’ve adopted many old abused dogs. They tend to only stick around a few years but every second is worth it! It’s so nice to be able to give them those last days. Plus most of the time they’re already generally trained. I had a pitty off the street who was so malnourished and he wasn’t even the slightest bit food aggressive and he was so smart. I rescued a puppy a few years ago and as much as i love her i could take care of 10 elderly dogs with the same amount of energy
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So very sorry for your loss. Thank you making her last years, good ones. Those older animals have so much love to give!
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Senior pets are the best 🥰 Rest well, little girl. My condolences to you Merle
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My dog of 17 years passed last week. She grew sweeter with each passing year. Senior animals are the best 💜 rest in peace Geneviev
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Oh the heartbreak when a pet dies… sending love Merle. May this beautiful angel rest easy. I am sure she enjoyed her life with you and felt the love you gave her ❤️❤️❤️
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I wish more people understood how much senior animals have to teach you. So sorry for your loss. Sending a hug. 🤗
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Sending all my love to you and Lucille... Thank you for giving Genevieve the best life. ❤️
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You gave her the BEST 5 years of her life and that's such a Blessing. Losing a pet is sooo painful and indescribable. Please take care of yourself and Lucille. RIP Titi 🙏🙏💗
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This is a beautiful tribute to your friend. It's so hard to lose a friend but you did a wonderful thing in giving her love for the last years of her life.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving her a loving home 🙏🏼
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Merle O'Neal
I adopted Genevieve (Titi) at my wits end at the start of the pandemic, I knew I wanted an older cat and she was essentially the first cat I saw when I walked in. She immediately stomped out to greet me, a stiff little grease ball with the baddest brows and whiskers I’d ever seen - obviously I scooped her up. Best $25 I’ve ever spent. Gen has been a constant for 5 of the 6 years I’ve lived in LA. She was the perfect co-host, always dressed in her very finest and kind to every person and animal that walked through the door. I still think Lucille was the best thing that ever happened to her. When I brought Lucille home my dream was that one day they would cuddle, 6 months later it happened and Gen never stopped following her around from that day forward. I’m so grateful to have had this time with sweet Gen, no amount would have been enough. Thank you to those of you who loved her right along with me. I love you, Titi, I hope you have bottomless canned food and lots of sun wherever you might be <3
A lot of people think adopting a senior pet isn’t worth the heartbreak/ limited time but I can assure you it is - and then some💚 thank you @bestfriendsanimalsociety for helping us find each other
I won't be publishing tomorrow, this week's video will be up Saturday (it was filmed before her passing so it might feel strange that it isn't brought up, just wanted to let you know why <3 )
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