Kay Ann you have such a way with words! I am so happy that you and Simba have each other. Your love is so obvious and great! I feel the same way about Daisy. One of my first words was "doggie" and I begged for one from the moment I learned to speak! My parents always were a little hesitant and said no, until I was in third grade. My mom took me, just in case, to an allergy doctor and I was tested to see if I was allergic to dogs. The test came back positive, and I bawled right then and there in the doctor's room. I know that there was somehow a mistake made by the doctor that day. The test also came back positive for PEANUT BUTTER, which I have every day of my life. I told this to Mom but it didn't help, and I went dogless for another five years. Then in 8th grade, we were at a soccer tournament for my sister, and we saw a big fat pregnagt Basset Hound. Well, the rest is history. I think that because I had to berg for almost 14 years for her, it made her all the more special to me and makes me appreciate her more. She is my best friend and my angel and I love her more than anyone understands... except maybe you guys