I never had a pet until I was 13 years old. When my Grandpa died we received the best inheritance - Sam, an 18 year old black former alley cat. Sam was found near death by my Great-Grandmother (who lived in an apartment and couldn't keep her). My Grandpa the softy brought her home, nursed her back to health and gave her a great life until my Grandma and he passed away. She outlived him by four years and made me realize when I grew up my house would never be without animals ...
In addition to raising two small boys, my hubbie and I are also parents to Potter (7 1/2 year old Rottie), Aspie (7 year old Chow-Sheltie mix), Otis (6 month old Lhasa Apso), Miss Polly Prissy Pants a/k/a Sissy (12 year old Calico), Mr. Turtle (2 year old Russian tortoise), Fin (1 year old ferret) and a bevy of fish ...
