Rachel, I agree that your last line was absolutely perfect!! Each of my pets has been so special in their own way. I have had 5 poodles (4 are at the Bridge) and 2 cats. I could never tell you which was my favorite. They were/are all so very different and special in their own individual ways. Peaches (toy poodle) was probably the smartest of the bunch and was my first poodle. She probably knew I needed her emotionally as much as she needed me for her day to day needs. Pumpkin (toy poodle)was a wonderfully loving little guy whose greatest joy was to be by my side. Ashley (miniature poodle) Beautiful and headstrong but my devoted, loyal and constant companion. Whitney (standard poodle) Probably most human-like in her qualities but with none of a human's faults whose main desire in life was to please her humans. Trevor (first cat who opened me up to the world of cats and their beauty and wonderful gentle ways). Andy (who just loves to love and brightens each day with his sweetness). Bella (precious little puppy who is teaching me everyday to see all things new).