At least I know I'm not the only one out there to have ever dealt with a partner who didn't like animals. My current partner can't understand how anyone can NOT like Charlie (my imperfect Corgi). I have a sneaking suspicion that if this goes long-term, my pup with the lop-ear will end up being her baby. hehehe And... get this... not only does she accept the kids I have now, but she's totally ok with me wanting a veritable zoo. ie. ferrets, birds, fish, etc.

My ex kept trying to convince me that I needed to get rid of most of my animals. Including Joey, a cat I'd found in a shoebox by a dumpster when he was all of 4 weeks old and bottle fed. What kind of person would ask someone they're supposed to love to get rid of their child?? Cuz that was basically what she was asking me to do. What the hell was I thinking???

As for wedding bells............ if I'm lucky she'll decide I'm worth spending the rest of her life with.