I don't know why some parents want to rob their children of the wonderful experience of having a dog or a cat. The unconditional love is very therapeutic and helpful. How anyone can mistreat these creatures makes my blood boil - their really should be stricter laws - maybe one day .

Regarding her arthritis, my cat had it and Sasha's Blend (a natural powder to put in their food) worked amazing wonders on his legs. You can get it from your vet or from the company.