I am a parent -- my middle child who is 36, still needs help on occasion financially -- we always are more than happy to oblige, when we can -- sometimes he pays it back, and sometimes, we tell me -- not to worry -- what goes around, comes around. When my husband and I were busy raising our 3 children and money was tight, my dear mother-in-law always seemed to know and would be there for us. Now it is our turn to help my son and his young family

So glad you have a pet, and volunteering is such a good thing to do -- you are a good person