My pets have always given me that love each and every day without asking for much in return. I guess thats why I always surround myself with so many. I went 2 yrs without a pet in the house and it was the emptiest time of my life ever. I had my first grandchild living with me and was very busy helping my daughter take care of him. It was during that time when I lost my beloved Muffin to Congested Heart failure. She died in my arms. I had lost my two toy poodles to aging not long before that. I felt at that time not to get another dog. Something always felt missing in my world since that day even though it was filled with raising a little baby. My Mom and Dad were showing their years. I was needed to help them daily. My Dad passed and my Mom grew ill and needed me more. A little black Lab Puppy came into my world without me really looking for him. A friend at work had him and was looking for a home for him. I decided my grandson needed a dog but I really think it was me that did. I missed that greeting at the door when I came home waiting for me to enter when no one else was there waiting. He didn't ask questions. Just gave me kisses and happiness when I entered the door. I was the greatest person in the world in his eyes. My second Black Lab came into my world because I went looking for her. My daughter made threats of moving from home and taking my grandson's dog with her. I couldn't bear to think of not having Mini-Me anymore. Mollie became part of my life. My first encounter with a Shih Tzu was one that I rescued in a pet store. He was getting older and they wanted a quick sale to get rid of him so they made him the Special of The Day. He was 7 months old and only knew the inside of a cage. I loved that little RugRat but he was a tough cookie. He went thru 3 homes and back to mine till he found a forever home with my niece and her two girls. My Sweet Mother as ill as she was always worried about poor little Pepe. When my Mom passed away I was devastated and had a hard time coping. I reached out to a little Shih Tzu puppy named Brandi. She was tiny and little and needed me. I needed her.

She helped me through a really heartbreaking time. When I cried she kissed away the tears. A year later my dear mother in law passed away very suddenly. I knew her since I was 15. She was so sweet and so loving. I could hardly bear it. I reached out to another Shih Tzu puppy Tabitha who helps Brandi lick away the tears when I mourn for my Moms and Dad. Its still hard to live life without them. I look at my many blessings I have everyday. My children, my husband, my grandchildren and all my furry and feathered friends that love me unconditionly. I am a very loved woman.