No life is forever: perhaps this is the hardest lesson of life itself. When you are lucky enough to be surrounded by animal friends, this lesson is taught most clearly. Each of the animals on this page was a member of our family. They brought us joy in many different ways, and great sorrow in their passing. We were gifted to have shared our home with them.
Susu came to us with her brother, Bilbo. For over 14 years, she was Irene's special baby. Susu's voice was strong and piercing, and reminded us all that she was very much royalty. Susu's health deteriorated in late summer/early fall of 2006. I've not regretted one moment of the 14 years she was with us, but my heart aches at her passing.