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<p>I haven't posted for awhile.  The main reason for this is that Michelle and I suffered the sudden and untimely loss of our beloved Staffordshire Terrier, Mia, on April 4 of this year.  Mia was a rescue, and had come into our care from a series of uncaring owners.  We gave her the life she had longed for, only to have that time cut short. </p>
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<p>Despite the reputation normally attributed to pit bulls, she was a beautiful and loyal animal, who never failed to convey not only her appreciation for the slightest courtesy, but her love for those around her.  She will truly be missed.</p>
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