When I first brought them home from the shelter, they didn't even want to come out of the kennel, so I took the top off until they felt safe enough to come out. Now it is hard to separate us.
I read an interview with actress Fran Drescher. She said that after surviving cancer, she couldn't live alone and needed the comfort of a pet. Somehow, when you are worried about others, you worry less about yourself. After this weekend, I would have to agree.