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Ode to Pets

R.I.P. Scruffy

Posted January 26, 2009 10:10 a.m. EST

Submitted by: Robin Fry of Sanford, NC


R.I.P. old friend of 16 years.
Scruffy you will be forever missed.
These years have been joyful and most loyal [ pardner.]

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