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Ursus Rex

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25. I think post-covid may be a bigger part than many people expect.

Reply to Marthe48 (Reply #13)

Thu May 29, 2025, 10:23 AM

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The dogs in that pic look about the right age to have been covid pets, and now they're being abandoned like used toys. That is among the lowest and worst acts a pet owner can do, and they should be shunned as the cruel, weak, and stupid creatures they are. People can suck so hard sometimes.

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If you surrender a dog you have to pay a fee. milestogo Wednesday #3

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it is nuts, but mopinko Wednesday #11

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I think post-covid may be a bigger part than many people expect. Ursus Rex Thursday #25

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heartbreaking et tu Wednesday #17

Interesting timing - Ms. Toad Wednesday #18

First thank you for fighting for them EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #19

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