What a wonderful, but sad story Harry. I have five kids, and three pets and wouldn't want any one of them bitten by a snake. Don't know if our dog has that kind of protective instint, he is more the lick you and romp and play type, only time I have heard him growl is when I tried to take a tidbit out of his dish for the cat....LOL But pets can surprise you.......I didn't have pets while I was growing up either, so I have more than my share now.......
~nea 7/2002
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