[crystalsmom]

I can understand what you are saying. When my children were young, we had two shih tzus and a cat that were well taken care of and loved but our household was so busy at times, I really don't think even the kids noticed them some days.

It was different with Molly who I loved (adored) and then Crystal the same. I still wanted to treat them like dogs. Molly got the very basic of training but Crystal went on to the very advanced. Not as great as Alaskayorkies but she did make the children at the 'Children's Hospital' smile once a week. She knew it was her job to make the little ones assigned to her happy.

Your post was very honest and I admire you for it.