As long as you have Cinder & Smoke you will always have a piece of Phred with you. You know he will be checking in on them from time to time. Were you able to bring something from Phreds home that they would have for themselves? A favorite blanket, bedspread, pillow or anything with the "home" smell on it? Something to remind them of their "Dad"? One of his caps that he wore would be perfect if there is anyone who could send it to you..

God Bless you for taking them in as your own. That is all any of us can hope for if we suddenly have to leave our furry companions behind. Someone who could take then in and love them the way we did, remembering how much they meant to us.

As long as I have Boo, I know I have a piece of Mama with me. I know how much Mama loved her and the joy she brought Mama. I love Boo for that and how happy she made Mama and want her to have the best life possible until her time to go join Mama. When her time comes, I want to take her ashes to put with Mama.