A hard year for beloved old creatures.

In addition to the loss of Belle, I recently found out that Missy, the 17 year old queen of Mark and John's herd of goats has gone across rainbow bridge. (Yes! that is very old for a goat). They also had their 14 year old cat cross rainbow bridge the same week. Rascal, at 19 years in March, seems to still be doing OK for an old cat. I guess I need to be sure to enjoy her presence every day as life too soon is gone. It is hard to believe Pete and Slippers were 10 years old the end of March. With all the weight they are carrying, I don't think they will make 20 years. Each of them weighs over 18 pounds.