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A lovely update and tribute to start my Sunday morning, snuggled in bed with my own rescue Luna and a cuppa. Keep on keeping on Niall, grieve for Tina, as many of us are, look after yourself and your beautiful dogs. You are making a difference. ♥️

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So lovely to get update on Brad Pitt. My highlight this week has been seeing Derek and Britney playing and Derek up and about more even going for a walk. So many operations, wow, good news that the impact of that is being noticed at the ground level. I ordered a Tina tote bag so I will never forget her. Thanks for the update. Take care.

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May I ask, where did you find a Tina tote bag, please?

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Of course, if you go to Instagram, angie_kilcullen_art you can see the tote bags there and a link to buy. Says proceeds are going towards Tina’s hospital. ❤️ I got the Rodney one as well as I adore him too. Have a lovely day .

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Thanks for the update Niall at this very difficult time for you. Though bittersweet right now I’m sure , the results are encouraging and a testament to all you’ve been doing. Well done 👋 There’s always that special one that rips your heart out eh? Grieve how you will and just go with it. That’s what I did earlier in the year after losing my precious boy. There are days I’ll be driving (particularly) and still suddenly be overcome by grief for him. It’s a horrible pain but be kind to yourself and take time out for you if you can. Know that you gave them the best you ever could. Tina was a special special girl. Sending my thoughts and love. Take care.

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Niall, lovely to read your update. We are all missing Tina so much and grieving for her. But yourself and those at the land even more so. She just radiated kindness, love and positivity and will inspire us.

I was wondering about Brad Pitt so good to know he will reach his forever home in sunny California in a couple of weeks. Following McMuffins parents on Instagram I am in know doubt that she picked them! They adore her and bonded straight away. So will be wonderful to see her with them in Germany.

The sterilisation programs so important as you say. It is great to see more being carried out each month with a large acceleration of the programme.

Can’t wait for my preordered copy of your book to arrive.

Mind yourself and love to all at the land. Seeing Derek this week out and about has been a joy and as for playing with Brittney - a revelation ❤️❤️❤️

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You are a legend!! And such an inspiration. I wish the world had more people like you in it. What an unbelievable story you have to tell - I am ordering your book asap! You deserve all the happiness, good health and peace in the world Niall. Best of luck with everything x

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So much good news for a Sunday morning ❤️ So happy for McMuffin; I wish we could have had her, but I’ve consoled myself that two beagles is surely enough for anyone and that three would be utter chaos rather than just standard chaos 😂

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I would have loved to have had McMuffin to be my beagle Cooper's wee pal, but I think she is going to be spoilt rotten in her new home in Germany 🇩🇪

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Just had a walk around my field here in England on a beautiful sunny summer morning, with me my dear friend Tilly who has a face remarkably like Tina’s. My dogs have been life savers for me since I lost my husband, they give so much comfort and love . Take care all of you at the land and good luck with the hospital Fitting tribute to the wonderful Tina . The painting of Tina and McMuffin was amazing.

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Best way to start my Sunday it’s wet and very overcast but this makes it shine. The loss of Tina affected so many people and for you Niall it was heartbreaking. But keep on doing what you love most and building Tina’s legacy. You are one amazing human being xxxx Much love xxxx

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Book pre ordered in the name of sweet Tina - never forgotten 💕

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Dear Niall, The last 10 days must have been incredibly difficult for you. I was afraid you would crawl into bed but you have continued to be there for the other dogs. Tina would be proud of you. I think of her every day & shed a few tears. It will be a good break for you to be in the UK for a few days. Please take care of yourself. Since Tina's passing you have done so much good. Great news about McMuffun & Brad Pitt. Sending you & all the dogs love from Canada . 🙏💜🐶🐕

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Heartfelt hugs to you Niall. It's an honour to support your work.

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Read your article in the Irish Times yesterday. It was a very revealing insight into your life. I’m presuming the book is going to be similar. Looking forward to reading it.

Hope you sell lots of books to fund Tina’s hospital. It’s a brilliant tribute to her and you also. It will help save even more misfortunate dogs. Keep up the good work 👏🏻👏🏻

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Great news Niall.. what busy times! Oh, it's so uplifting to hear that our precious little beauties have found their forever homes, bless them. Tina's watching over you & them always 🐶 🙏 🌟 ❤

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Wonderful! Ordering on audible!

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Great news! What do you think of a yearly #doingitfortina to memorialize her? Special gestures to our dogs in conjunction with a yearly fundraising for the hospital?

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And how about making replicas of Tina’s wonderful bandannas and selling them for money for the hospital! I’ll buy all the different styles!😁

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Me, too! I would love a Tina bandana with the yellow balls.

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Thankyou so much from me and our dogs here in the UK for all your updates.

Without your love and devotion to all the dogs you care for,( a goose and a cat too) we would never have had the opportunity to see the massive effort to help them get a loved ,healthy life…however long that may be. Thankyou again, without doubt the most inspirational human I’ve ever read about. Tina and all your dogs are blessed to have you in their lives .

Good luck in all your ventures, stay happy , healthy and safe x 🌸

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