"MLB" wrote in message
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MaryL wrote:

Mary, I'd like to tell you about my experiences taking care of two
neighbors cats, but it is too long and involved. Let me assure you, your
satisfaction will come that you took good care of the animals. In the long
run, both of my neighbors really did not even bother to say they
appreciated my efforts. One neighbor asked me to "tend" for 3 weeks --
she was gone 3 months. The other said "a few days" and she was gone for
6 weeks. I did love the animals and I did take good care of them. MLB

Yes, this has a familiar ring to it. As you said, I know the satisfaction
will come simply in knowing that the dogs got good care. This really is not
a difficult task at all--just a longer-term obligation than expected, but
I'm glad I was able to do it.

MaryL