mybirthdaysoon:  Cats do have special qualities.  I'm probably partical to dogs.  I had a dog for 15 years or so and she was a good dog.  She died a few years ago in my arms.  I felt so bad.  It was a Sunday and I called the vet to bring her in.  She died minutes later.  We had just gotten home from church and she had thrown up blood.  When she saw me, her tail started waggin.  Even in pain she was glad to see me.  I guess it was just her time to go.