When Martha moved into an assisted living facility after her arthritis made stairs too hard to manage, she thought she’d be leaving behind her little dog, Lily.
I have two cats that just appeared in my life. One was an unwanted rescue that my son in law decided needed to live with me rather than go back to the shelter. That same night his sister discovered a skinny old black cat outside that came here a day later.
I’ve always had cats and dogs and it was too quiet without any.
Interesting perspective I fully endorse. My dog and my cat are my faithful companions although in this hot weather the cat rather treats us my dog our home and I as a hotel there to serve him. I found especially interesting your comments about how they install regular habits and activity. I have often thought, no way would I be getting my daily 10,000 steps in seven seven without my dog rain or shine. They both provide me with a regular routine and are not shy in telling me how they disapprove of that routine being disturbed. It’s also very difficult to feel lonely with such company and yes my hounds distinctive howl of greetings ensures a nodding acquaintance with a wide number of people as he brings a smile to their faces. I’m always amazed at the age from children to seniors like myself who regularly howl a greeting to him in reply.
I have two cats that just appeared in my life. One was an unwanted rescue that my son in law decided needed to live with me rather than go back to the shelter. That same night his sister discovered a skinny old black cat outside that came here a day later.
I’ve always had cats and dogs and it was too quiet without any.
Interesting perspective I fully endorse. My dog and my cat are my faithful companions although in this hot weather the cat rather treats us my dog our home and I as a hotel there to serve him. I found especially interesting your comments about how they install regular habits and activity. I have often thought, no way would I be getting my daily 10,000 steps in seven seven without my dog rain or shine. They both provide me with a regular routine and are not shy in telling me how they disapprove of that routine being disturbed. It’s also very difficult to feel lonely with such company and yes my hounds distinctive howl of greetings ensures a nodding acquaintance with a wide number of people as he brings a smile to their faces. I’m always amazed at the age from children to seniors like myself who regularly howl a greeting to him in reply.