my animal family

I love meeting dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and breeds. But there's nothing better than coming home at the end of the day to the tail-wagging greetings from my own pets. I'd like to introduce you to my cute, and sometimes crazy, animal family.

First, there's Julie our seven-year-old tuxedo cat. We call her Kitty so much that I'm pretty sure she thinks that's her name. She also goes by The Boss, because she rules the roost at our house! She is quite a talker and lets us know when her food bowl is empty and when it's time for bed. She can often be found snoozing in the laundry hamper or behind the shower curtain. Most recently she has learned how to open the closet door ... I fear there may be a bigger plan in the works!

Then there is our adorable golden retriever Chloe, who's almost five. We adopted her last fall from a family that could no longer care for her. We still can't get over that we found her online for free - it truly was our lucky day. She is the sweetest, most loyal girl and she really makes our house a home. She loves swimming, belly rubs and is ball OBSESSED. In fact, her ball collection grows on a daily basis because she seems to find a new one on every walk. She also loves cruising with the windows down.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette once said, "Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." I wouldn't feel complete without the furry members of my family - they make me laugh every single day!