Hey, there, kiddo! Don't feel worthless, after all, folks here are your friends, and Simba - who has got to be THE most patient dog in the universe, as well as one of the most photogenic - sure loves you lots and lots! And think of all the doggies in the world you have inadvertantly convinced, through your love for Simba and strong advocating of pitbulls, that a pitbull - or a pitbull mix like your beloved Simba - can be a great dog, too, and don't deserve the bad rap they get.

I'm gonna private message you, too, in a minute. But you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers - it's an awful thing having to watch someone you care for in pain, and angry. But you have to know that the REAL him loves you, and it's just the pain and the meds making him so angry, right?

And WE all are your friends, even though we are all miles apart. Chin up, kiddo!