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Kenny Parker's avatar

Ms. Allison: thanks for answering my question. And especially thanks for all the insight that you included in your answer. I feel honored in that the first time I saw you perform, in Kalamazoo, I know that I was within 50 feet of William because you had posted on this forum a picture and he was in the picture, so I know that he was backstage. Being that close to his Highness was nearly ss cool as if Charlie Watts had been back stage. Thanks again and I feel compelled to mention that I love you and I hope this holiday season is the best it can be.

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Kenny Parker's avatar

Actually the forum was instagram.

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Sally Levinson's avatar

Great question Kenny

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Sharon's avatar

Smiling big at this story!

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Buz Livingston's avatar

Our granddog, Freddie Mercury, is a chihuahua/terrier mix, too but loves people, other dogs not so much. Thanks for sharing.

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Mark Engleson's avatar

Sending boops to Willie.

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JB's avatar

Always wanted to ask about how Willie came into your life. Thank you Kenny. Great question. Thank you Allison. Great answer. Good to hear about Petey as well as I have never forgotten him, the little road warrior. I can steal see him in your bag...

I do miss the Daily Willies.

There's so many things I miss.

Right now I'm missing the last of my Labs that I lost in October and feeling very alone. So this question hits close. That's why I've held off asking it myself when you said you were out of questions.

It's no secret how Shelby and you take care of and love your dogs. Just another reason I love you both. JB

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JB's avatar

Thank you, Gay. Best friend I had left in the world. Hard to sleep, harder to wake without her by my side. So deeply sad. JB

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Gina-Marie Cheeseman's avatar

We sure do run in circles as trauma survivors until we wake up and stop. I think a lot about how the word Buddha means the awakened one. As we walk down the healing path, we awaken.

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Mendy's avatar

I think this was a much-needed question, so I'm glad Kenny asked a good one. I think I can safely say that we all love that Willie. I miss seeing his sweet little face on Instagram, so I'm glad he's doing okay. What would we do without animals? I'm currently trying to figure that out. I just had to let my sweet blind kitty (10 years old) and my Yorkie/soulmate (16 years old) go, within three days of each other, two weeks ago. Just devastating. Everything seems so wrong without them here. The price we pay for loving our four-legged friends is a steep one. I hope you have Mr. William for many more healthy years to come, spoiling him as much as he deserves. He hit the momma jackpot when you found him. xx

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Robbie Taylor's avatar

Ihave a one eyed 18? year old cat. He showed up one day and he never left. He is a weathered ole dude with tattered ears, one eye and and is as big as a house. He weighs 18 lbs and still likes to flex him muscles from time to time. Obviously he has had a rough life and it’s a miracle he survived the outdoors. His name is Sir Jasper Henry the great. He has his own lair in the garage aka his man cave. He gets tuna for breakfast everyday. He’s 18 so why not🙀? He has a chewed up ear, one eye and huge paws. He has his own lair aka the garage with heat and air. King of the garage and king of my heart. 😽

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Elizabeth Vines's avatar

As an animal lover and certified crazy cat lady, I LOVE this!! Poor Willie has clearly seen some sh!t, but he certainly hit the jackpot when you found him. 💖

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Robbie Taylor's avatar

Crazy cat lady here too🙀

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