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Annie's avatar

My friend fosters kittens and says that love isn’t meant to be hoarded — Scruff has a bright future ahead and he’s so lucky to have crossed paths with you!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

I love your friend's wisdom. And yes, Scruff does have a very bright future! And I feel so lucky I got to cross paths with him. ❤️

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Laura Skladzinski's avatar

I love this story so much! And while I was originally a one-dog girl, I am now happy to sell you and Ian on the benefits of being a four-dog family, especially for running ;)

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Running with four dogs is amazing! I'm so impressed that you manage that much dog while running. But I truly love that you went from 1 -> 4. I'll send Ian your way ;)

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Britany Robinson's avatar

That paw hook on your hand made my heart explode. Thank you for sharing this sweet little bit of magic. Scruff is so lucky he crossed paths with you!

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Ditto with the heart explosion! I felt so lucky to cross paths with Scruff. ❤️

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Joy Antoine's avatar

My husband and I have a game we like to play where I send him pictures of dogs in local animal shelters and he tells me the only way we can get a second dog is if it doesn't poop. 😂 Occasionally he will give in and go pick the dog up for us to foster for a little bit.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

That's hilarious! This whole thing made me simultaneously want to foster ALL of the dogs and also feel like I'm not emotionally strong enough to foster because I would always want to keep them forever.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Loved this story so much! I had my own encounter with a loveable dog that wandered into my life....... maybe you'd enjoy my story as well! https://nextobviousthing.substack.com/p/adventures-with-finley

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Emily Halnon's avatar

I'm always here for loveable dog stories. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to read it! <3

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Ali Lopez's avatar

oh... and I'm in Vermont :)

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Loved reading about Finley. <3 And love the Vermont connection! I'll actually be doing an event in Burlington (at the marathon) in a couple of weeks. I'm so excited for some Green Mountain time!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

that's awesome! I will look for it..... and I LOVED your book btw.....

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Thank you, Ali! That means a lot. <3

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Jim Nelson's avatar

Has anything ever been created or invented that's more perfect than the love of an enthusiastic dog? Methinks no. Thanks for sharing, Emily.

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Emily Halnon's avatar

Dog love is a most incredible kind of love and I never want to live without it again! Thanks for reading, Jim.

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Lindsay's avatar

I also haven’t gone beyond one dog because I feel like the slope between 2 and 5 could be dangerous and maybe more life changing than my current season would allow, haha! I’m so glad Scruff found you and your magic when he did ❤️

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Emily Halnon's avatar

It does feel like a very, very slippery slope! But, I hope at some point in my life, I get to be a dogs plural person. I'm so glad I found Scruff and his magic when I did! ❤️

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JFIELD's avatar

This story is made me smile...It reminded me of an anatomy story about Brutus which also tickled me....Scruff and Brutus have introduced you to some great writing material....I love it !

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