Fiona Apple's Heartbreakingly Beautiful Letter To Her Fans About Staying With Her Dying Dog

[maddiemom]

21. A wonderful tribute!

I've had friends over the years, very good people otherwise, who have never had animal companions and are not only clueless, but averse to animals being around due to the "trouble" they take and "cleanliness" issues. I never try to explain how badly it is their loss, but have known a few who discovered this when alone later in life. I'm afraid that I'm becoming an old "cat lady," retired and living in an apartment. Over the years, however, I've had many dogs and horses as well. I would never try to explain the enrichment they've given me to those who've never had the experience.