It amazes me when I hear stories like that.
Unfortunately the people who are in rescue
hear to many of them.
I can't imagine not bonding to a pet that you
had for 12 long years.

I was in Petco last week, and on a poster was
"FREE loving sweet 11 year old Golden retriever needs
a good home"
What good reason could someone have
to give up an 11 year old pet.