Thinking about the pets I've lost can put me into a real funk and makes me wonder, why do I have pets because losing them is so awful. But then I just watched Tucker stalking a pair of morning doves on the fence outside. He got as far as the window over the tub and they flew away. Yes, he's inside and they're outside, but he still has to "hunt." And those wonderful little silly things are the why. I love putting my ear to Cassie's belly while she sleeps because she purrs and at night she snoozes between my legs, but won't stay in a lap during the day.

So enjoy and cherish all those moments with your "babies."

Veronica