Today I was thinking a lot about animals. My sister’s cat has come to live with me and he is getting older. He isn’t doing as well as he should but I am doing everything I can to make him comfortable and enjoy life. I haven’t had another pet in my care for a while because I was heartbroken over the loss of my dog a few years back. With the passing of time and the fact that our animals do not live as long as we do, I sometimes question if I want another animal. That thought comes and goes rapidly because I love the way I feel when animals are me and I want them in my home.

So in honor of them–here are 5 quotes and pictures that I just love.