She would always travel with her cat. When she was in Washington DC a few years back (for a special cooking benefit) she ended up having to bring her cat to the vet for a minor problem.. IT WAS MY VET AND I WAS THERE WITH MY DOG BADGER AT THE TIME!! My vet is "vet to the stars" My vet does have quite a rep for his magic, incredible ways... he's been my vet (my dog & cat's vet?) for over 25 yrs. Now his son works with him. I am so very lucky She was quite an imposing woman, and sooo very personable. Her cat liked Badger by the way