I lost one of my dear fuzzies in August. I had had him (or he had me) for 13 yrs. I grew up with him. John (hubbie) found him grasping for breath and died before I could get to the vet. He had a disorder that destroyed his blood platelets, the vets were stumped. I loved that cat, he was my bud, my confidant,he sat on my head on purred at me, nibbled and groomed my fingers, speaky talked to me. He seemed to know my every mood. He could be ornery, stubborn, a flirt, food obsessed, I could go on, I adored him. People came to the house and knew his name, they asked about him for years. He was one cool cat. I miss him still. For us animal lovers, we open our hearts to our pets in ways that are difficult to do so with humans. Beaufort gave me 13 years of unconditional love, he was with me through several fiances, apartments, houses, horrors, and good times. I could go on for pages... I understand Betty. Beth the OT [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Betty B Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 8:16 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Service Dog needs a home (fwd) This was the first time I could mention it. Jubal was very special to this family. In a message dated 3/5/2002 7:40:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > Betty, > I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Jubal. But, I'm glad it opens up a > place for another animal. My husband won't let me get another animal until > another one of ours passes on. <grin> Something feeding time and litter > boxes.... > > > beth the OT >