[Sookie]

I understand totally. I waited so many years for Kalina that I just opened my heart to her. When we were stranded in Indiana together we had hours to just sit and bond. She is my angel and is so totally devoted to me that I feel guilty not taking her everywhere with me. I could spend hours (and I do!!) just looking at her. She is gentle and sweet and so smart. It was so easy to train her and housebreak her - every moment with her has been sheer pleasure.

Then, two weeks ago, along comes Matilda. She is wild and not interested in the "learning", but she makes us all laugh with her antics. Poor Kalina - sometimes I think Matilda is going to pull her hair out by the roots. I love Matilda and I know over time I will come to love her even more, but there's a special place in my heart for my sweet Kalina.