Take care Lori - sounds like you have made wise decisions. There is a future time for a kitten if that is to be...I am also sorry to hear you are dealing with aging parents. I have been there and it is SO HARD. My mom also had Alhzheimers and it is CRUEL disease. Glad to hear your mom seems to be doing better! Hope a dog will be therapy for your dad, as well. The dementia patients respond so well to animals although the actual care will fall to another - you?