One of my favorite Pet Talkers (as well as "coworker" and good friend) is Shirley (Vela). I could go on all day about what a wonderful friend she's been to me and how many times she has helped me through rough spots, or just bad days. She puts a lot of thought and heart into her posts and deeply cares about the welfare of all animals. She feels so much empathy for those going through difficult times even with a lot of difficulty in her own life. I'm so glad she has become part of Pet Talk!