Two Little Wolves
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My Dog
By Tim Martin

An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.
~Martin Buber

I’m retired and not responsible for much these days. I don’t have school-age children who require help with their homework. I sleep in when I choose, do a little writing, tinker with my motorcycle, and repair a few things around the house. That’s about it.

My wife’s work, on the other hand, is never-ending. Diana takes care of her parents (both in their mid-nineties), tends to home and garden, volunteers for various civic organizations, and is a gold-star grandmother. She is also a dedicated feline lover. Throughout her life, Diana has surrounded herself with cats, usually two or three at a time. Sometimes, a dozen or more. She has never owned a reptile, bird, or tropical fish. Cats have always been her pet of choice. (Keep reading)