I can't resist commenting on the things Janet has mentioned about her cat.... SNIPPED >she would suddenly get up and walk to the door >and sit waiting for me >while i crossed the street >climbed the two flights of stairs >and opened the door This is what my cat, MiMi-Ji does--watching out the window and then going to the door of our apartment building as I approach--she never does this when anyone else is coming in. >i swear she knew exactly how i was feeling >and her body heat helped ease the pain... ---and the other day, when Peter was feeling really miserable and depressed, and I was seated beside him, Mimi-Ji came and got up on HIS lap, lyingthere for a while, as he kept his hand on her---"normally" mine would be the "lap of choice" and she might honor him with her presence if I were out! The studies thAt show pets are beneficial to us are right on target! Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *