I have to add that as a senior, every older person should have an animal whether it be a dog, cat, rabbit or even a fish. Your family is grown with families of their own, of course they love you, but mostly they are busy working and bringing up their own kids.
Having an animal when you are older gives you companionship, comfort and a feeling that you are needed at that time in your life. Every morning, Don and I say what would we do without Perry and Daisy.
I have a cousin who is elderly and lost her husband about four years ago and she is so lonely, I suggested she get a pet and she says no she might want to travel, but she never does and she is always lonely.
Jackie
p.s. I think I am driving Carrie crazy, I put a photo of Don in bed with Daisy

[ August 14, 2001: Message edited by: Jackie ]