Everyone has written so beautifully. I read somewhere that it's hard to be nervous or upset in the company of a cat. How true! They just exude peace and calm when they are around me, and of course the purrs and cuddles and yes, even slobbering that Andy does just makes me feel so good inside. I didn't pay a single cent for either one of them but their worth to me is beyond money! They are my little jewels. My puppy, Bella, is such a little love too. Although she has only been in my life for a little less than 3 months I can't remember how life was before she came. To wake up each morning and see her little tail wagging so glad to see me and to be able to watch each day as she is growing from a puppy into a dog just puts a smile all over my face. I have often wondered how people get by in life without having pets. I sure couldn't!