I have been viewing all your posts with gratitude for the company and appreciation of Freds additions to Sarges cat pix which I can understand because I am still mourning my absent dog friend herbert.

How much dog friendship matters to me is that whilst in rehab for 42 days Tammy rescued me from durance vile and took me out into the street where I could meet and talk to dogs being walked most of whose owners were willing to stop when I asked "may I pat your dog please?"

Just a few minutes of dog company always lifted my spirits.

I'm sorry for my long absences but honestly some days I could cheerfully accept my inevitable demise because my condition just keeps worsening but never mind the details. You wouldnt believe how many pills I have to take each day but at least I haven't O.D ed on purpose which I have enough morphine to do 'accidentally'!

Nil desperandum - never give up, never surrender!