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barbtries

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29. I rejoice with you and also for myself.

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 06:04 PM

Monday

My little chipmunk Chippy was not seen for at least a week and has been around again for the past couple days. It defies sense how much joy that tiny, wild critter gives me.

to give some perspective, I've lived in NC for nearly 18 years. Chippy is the ONLY chipmunk I've ever seen here. He's been burrowing under my shed for 4 years now.

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Rejoice with me and be glad. My missing cat, Dixie just came home [View all] irisblue Monday OP

Glad the little rascal is back! Permanut Monday #1

And the cat is probably like, "Huh? What's the big deal?" Ocelot II Monday #2

that relief/anger feeling at the same time! Skittles Monday #3

I am sooooooo pissed at her. irisblue Monday #7

that feeling when they are missing is heartbreaking Skittles Monday #8

Nice!! SWBTATTReg Monday #4

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Hip, hip hooray! Glorfindel Monday #6

So glad your kitty is home safe! SheltieLover Monday #9

I cured my cat of wanting to sneak out by taking her out in a snowstorm & setting her in snow SheltieLover Monday #10

That is my next step. I will say she only slips out during good weather, never the hard winter irisblue Monday #11

I felt bad doing it, but it put a stop to her dangerous pursuits. SheltieLover Monday #12

Although our Gracie loved the snow EverHopeful Monday #28

Awwwww she sounds like a sweetie! SheltieLover Monday #30

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It is challenging to sing to ala purring cat on your lap irisblue Monday #23

May I offer a suggestion? Marthe48 Monday #35

This will work irisblue Monday #42

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I'm so glad she's home. R. P. McMurphy Monday #27

I rejoice with you and also for myself. barbtries Monday #29

I am glad Chippy is back irisblue Monday #33

YAY! JMCKUSICK Monday #31

the cat came back. the refrain from this song has been haunting me forever. AllaN01Bear Monday #32

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Yay!!! COL Mustard Monday #36

We had a cat once who went missing for a week. bluescribbler Monday #37

MIne disappeared for 10 days. ... aggiesal Monday #38

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Oh yeah, they're all assholes! ShazzieB Yesterday #46

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