Animals are Family too!

I am an absolute animal lover, always have been! It got worse when I wanted a bunch of kids, and due to a surgery, I have one and can't have anymore. So I have been making my family bigger with my animals. Some people have animals, but just think of them as animals. I lost my dog,Copper,when he was a lil' over 10 yrs old to Cancer. The pain was unbearable, it was like losing a child, it has been since 04.06.07 and the pain is still fresh. I would love to think everyone who has pets feel the same, but unfortunately I know there are the people that chain up their pets and feed them, that's it! Then there are the dog fighters, who have no love what so ever for them. I spoil mine almost more than my daughter. they get baths once a week,frosty paws to snack on, I buy only pet food with #1 ingredient meat(not meat meal), frequent walks and car rides. Playtime is as soon as I get home. Cherokee's fave game is for me to get Kevin(husband) to cover up with blanket, I yell "get Daddy" and she digs him out as fast as she can, and if he fights to stay covered she pounces him until he lets go. It's not as rough as it sounds. Tug of war and hide n' seek are fun too! I hope there are more people out there that feel the same way. They aren't just animals, especially K9s, they are very intelligent and some don't give them the benefit they deserve.