Pets

It seems these days that everyone has a pet.  When I was young it wasn't that way.  But I think the trend toward animals is wonderful.  When I married my now xhusband he came with a dog and I thought that was great!!  We had taken that dog with us so much while dating that I considered her mine as well.  She was a beautiful Irish Setter.  Throughout our marriage we always had at least one pet.  His preference was always the big dog and I like them also.  We had several pets adopt us and they were oh so special!!

I was and still am the cat lover.  I have my cat george now but previously had owned or been owned by a cat named Jimmy.  Jimmy had adopted us and over time became my cat.  He was such a comfort to me.  When I would come home from work at night I would watch the late shows while Jimmy would stretch himself out along my torso.  He was a big cat and I would often have to roll him off because he would become so heavy.  We had Jimmy for a few years but when my former husband's military service took us overseas we concluded we should find him a new home in this country.  We wrapped him up in a blanket and gave him to a lovely women who I knew would just love him!  Once we got settled in our new home in a foreign country I began to miss Jimmy.  Especially at night (I used to be a night person) when I was relaxing after the day was done.  I suppose that was my first experience with a real connection with a pet.  He gave me alot. 

Now I have George whose name used to be Jingles...:)  He is a precious cat, a member of the family.  I think some of us just need an animal to make our lives a little better. 

I'd like to hear about your pets.  What kinds of animals do you like?   Please write anything you would like to in regards to animals.  Have you had a special pet?  Thank you.