Ellie, welcome to Weeds & Wildflowers! I love this piece so much. I've owned more than 40 dogs in my life and around 30 cats. I've experienced all the scares, all the unsuccessful treatments, all the good-byes, as well as good news and unexpected victories. But the difficult parts never get easier. And yet, the love of a pet is worth all the fears and tears.

Animals are much more adaptive than humans are. Sometimes not having the ability to overthink a situation is a blessing, isn't it? May Baby and Marty live happy lives filled with love, safety, and comfort.