I have always grown up around pets too...

I think being around our animal friends makes us better humans, if that makes sense? The unreserved, unconditional love they show us when we look in their eyes teaches us something and is good for the soul I believe. I love to spend time playing with my dog, stroking her beautiful coat and it de-stresses me, of this I have no doubt.

My favourite part of this weeks contest is the chance it gives us to fondly remember our beloved friends who one day left us. It gives a chance to re-live the fun and joy they brought us. My Lady and your Puchis live on again today in our chance to happily tell others of them :)

Lovely to meet you @nayibe there are many contests here from the amazing @averageoutsider it would be great to see you here again if you have the time. These contests have made me many friends on Steemit, friends so wonderful I could not have imagined I would make.

Take great care, may your journey here to fruitful, fun and rewarding :D