We've had a really bad run with pets the past 2 years. We lost our Jap Akita (13 yrs) in 2014....that really hurt, in fact I've said no more dogs....you get way to attached to them We lost 2 cats within 6 mths of each other (Guinness, I'd had from a kitten in 1994, and Flea was a pet rescue cat so was never sure how old she was). Then late last year we lost Mr Orange, 18 mth ginger tomcat, died of a punctured lung after a fight with a fox.....he was a real character. Anyway, fingers crossed with our 2 new trouble makers!