Dearest Pepsi, what an adorable gerbil/Mongolian mouse you are! You're so beautiful with that soft grey fur and that long tail and that sweet face with the lovely dark eyes. You have a delightful personality, too! You're very sweet and very tame. You love your dear person petting you, with just one finger since you're so small! You live with three dear gerbil friends Timmi, Mia, and Rey. We're so sorry your other dear friend Pauline went to the Rainbow Bridge last summer. You all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Pepsi, on being chosen today's Pet of the Day! We hope you and your dear person and Timmi and Mia and Rey and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats, with a special serving of grasses and seeds and store-bought treats. We know that Pauline Angel is rejoicing with you at the Rainbow Bridge!
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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