Sucka,
Flipping through channels the other day, I watched this amazing show on the Military Channel about the soldiers in Iraq that have befriended dogs and cats over there on their tours of duty and when it comes time to go back to the U.S. they couldn't possibly think of leaving their new best friend alone in the desert to fend for itself...so the SPCA got involved and created Baghdad Pups!

It's so very cool that these soldiers are able to bring their animals back to America! And it's a program solely supported by private donations. That is where I found the picture of the cat. You were such a cat person. I knew you would love it! And a great story...I cried (tears of joy) while I watched...it was so nice to know that this program exists and we're giving back to our peeps in uniform. A happy story for the humans and animals. I'm getting misty just thinking about it...Ha! Remember, "I just can't talk about that right now..." That tiny newborn moose calf in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in town. We were holding our breath waiting for him to be in the clear...lucky little guy.

Love you, Daniel Glen Bartolaba. I wish you were here to make fun of me while I break down and cry over these animal shows! Ha! I miss it. I miss you. I miss Gini Ann and Sussan, too.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO