As many of you already know, my parents just adopted a 3-year-old kitty they had been fostering, named Lucy. This came after many years of them being without a pet. Seeing my dad hold Lucy and reassure her and listening to my mom tell her how much they love her is so sweet and touching. I left their house yesterday all misty-eyed. Their situation with Lucy is such a wonderful example of the joy that pets can bring to peoples' lives.
I'm so happy for Lucy and for them.