Wonderfully written RICHARD! Love the part about the Vaseline! It's true we can never replace those we've lost, but we can open our hearts (and homes) to new adventures right? And with soooo many animals in need of loving homes...well I figured for Christmas I'll give everyone on Pettalk a new kitty or two. Geesh, I've got enough to go around I'm sure! And that way I can get back onto the streets and trap more.