Great poems, everyone. Technically, haiku is one verse of 5-7-5 syllables, but I hope the oriental societies where it originated will forgive us going overboard (don't all petlovers?). It makes an interesting way to think about your pets and try to capture something special about them in one (or two, or....) verse(s).

Crazy cat, can't be helped
Mind as splotchy as her coat
She's a calico.

Pam: I really loved yours -- especially at this time of year. The "bush" concept is great. Maybe if we all get together and publish a book we could donate the proceeds to a rescue group or two. Maybe one for cats and one for dogs??? Ooops, almost forgot the other pets, too, I'm sorry. Okay, THREE rescue groups -- whatcha think?