I was the oldest of 3 girls and always kind of a loner.18 months
I began early on to prefer the company of animals 9 months My devotion to animals grew thru the years.7 years   As I got older I was able to get myfirst horse Later it was smaller animalsD D and Aires even bred my own,D D and Aaron As my houses got smaller,so did my pets...Pearl

Finally, after resigning myself to being alone with my animals forever,.... Lee came along and rescued me.  No animals now, but a much sweeter companion.
Not childhood, but the best way to end the story....
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