<p>Life keeps happening while I'm making plans. </p>

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<p>On Day 43, I volunteered for a heartwarming cause.  </p>

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<p>Mingus Manor is an animal sanctuary for senior pets whose owners can no longer take care of them.  Please check out their website at <a href=" http://mingusmanor.org/cms/index.php?option=com_frontpage&amp;Itemid=1" target="_blank"><strong>MingusManor.org.</strong></a>  Grab the Kleenex.  Although as Karen (the angel who runs MM) would say, "Don't cry!"  Because these precious animals have been given a happy second chance for their golden years.   </p>

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<p>I showed up for the annual Dog Wash.  People could bring their dogs to the sanctuary, pay for a deluxe wash, and contribute funds to the medical care of the MM seniors. </p>

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<p>I washed a pug. </p>

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<p>And then wandered over to the various vendors who gave their time for the cause. </p>

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<p>One of these vendors happened to be an animal rescue. </p>

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<p>Uh-oh. </p>

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