SAS that is a sweet story! I really believe that children who are raised around animals learn a lot about how to love. How can you not, when a dog/cat offers love and demands nothing back. The sad thing about your story, is that so many awful people lure children with tales of a lost puppy or something along those lines. Oprah has done shows on this. It seems most children put their guard down where an animal is involved. Anyway, back on the bright side, I am so glad you had this pleasant interlude in your weeding duties.