Yes loosing our pets is as if we lost a family member. The pets are our family members. I am sorry you had to loose so many. I often wish they lived as long as we do. In time your grief will turn to smiles when you think of these babies. I still think of Scruffy, past away 3 years ago. I still tear up. I have a new boy now, and he has helped me to cope. I will be thinking of you. If people could just be as nice as our animal friends. ginnie