I'm so glad to hear that Holly is back safely with those whom she loves and who love her, as I'm happy that Lonesome EJ's dog was found alive and well. Yeah, pets are great stress-busters, except when they're the stress-creators by running away, having litters, getting sick and such.

I know I'd go nuts if my pet (a 13-year-old cat) were lost; it's hard enough to leave him all alone to go to work! Two years ago, I had to have my other cat put to sleep after his slow, years-long decline from gradual kidney failure; I still get all teary just thinking about the whole ordeal, and I'll always miss him.

SharonA