Dearest Anne-Mone, what a beautiful Sulcata Tortoise you are! Your shell is so pretty, and you have the sweetest face looking out at me. You have a delightful personality, too! You like to eat plants and greens and tortoise food. In nice weather you get to go to the garden to eat the grass there. You'll keep growing, and you will be your dear person's pet and friend for a very long time. You love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Anne-Mone, on being chosen Pet of the Day! We hope you and your dear person and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats and maybe a special strawberry!
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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