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Ginger

She's been gone for 24 hours now. I got home from work last night, and she was gone. She often escapes, but usually sits in the front yard and some random kind stranger will bring her back to us. This time she dug a hole in the back of our fence. Behind our fence is open space. A field. A ditch. She left last night and it was freezing. Below zero temps last night. Our little dogs been out there for 24 hours. I miss her. I miss her stealing my socks. Walking on any project I happened to be working on. Scratching incessantly because she wants something. Her attacking me and Sammy whenever he comes over, even though it drives me nuts. I miss my little Gingy. I hope by some miracle, she comes back to us.


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Oh no!!! I'm sorry to hear about poor Ginger. I'll be praying that some sweet family has taken her in and is trying to return her to you.

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  2. KathyJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I'm so sorry Kylee. Poor Ginger. I hope that you find her soon.

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  3. SamaraJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    That's tough, Kylee. I'm really sorry to hear that. Please let me know if you need something.

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