To me, this is the essence of Pet Talk. This is what it is all about. We are here together when our pets are raising hell, misbehaving and causing trouble.

We are here together when there are litters to rejoice over and pray that each gets a good home. We are here together to praise a rescue and know that at least one more pet has found a good loving home. We offer advice and suggestions when one of ours is ill.

And we here together when a beloved pet has gone on to the Rainbow Bridge and we become somber and show an outpouring of love and compassion for our fellow Pet Talker.

We know each other - maybe we haven't met in person, but we have talked on the phone or p/m'd and emailed each other.

We are people who dearly love our pets. The pets that share our food, our beds and our hearts.

When one is lost - it tears all of us apart because we understand the horrible loss and gut wrenching pain that comes with the loss.

We love you Phred, and only hope that Bowser will give you that sign that he is alright and looking down on you with great love and gratitude for the wonderful life you gave him.

Until you meet again................................