Mount Pleasant Pets 2018-19

B PETS www.MtPleasant.Pet | www.MPVets.Pet | www.facebook.com/MPpets G U I D E Nine years ago, I was 53 years old with adult children living on their own, pursuing their chosen careers and making positive contributions to society. After more than two decades as a military spouse, I was ready to give up my human resources career and sow my seasoned oats. So what was the first thing I did? I bought a puppy! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted a pet. My childhood is void of memories with one because my parents weren’t “pet friendly.” And during those Army years, my hands were full: deployments, permanent change-of-du- ty-station moves, new jobs and new communities. Main- taining normalcy in that environment, with our two-legged children, was about all I could handle, so a family pet would have to wait – after my 50s; after the children moved out; after my husband retired from the military. When “after” finally arrived, not once did I question taking on the role of a middle-aged puppy mom. BETWEEN BABY BOOMERS AND THEIR PETS By Cathy C. Bennett A Loving Link ountPleasantMagazine.com | MtPle