Celebrated mom's birthday today with the family at The Bark Cafe. Just figured out that 'bark' was probably referring to doggy barks as we saw many dog owners bringing their dogs along.

My mom was sharing about people going crazy on their dogs spending loads on them, throwing them doggy birthday parties, spa treatments and whathaveyous.

Never realised that my mom used to have pets when she was younger. A couple of very fertile dogs and a few cats. She had a particularly loyal kitty which used to sleep right beside her bed on the floor. It would always wake her up in the morning at the same time so she could get ready for school. None of the other pets were as loyal as this particular cat.
One day, it followed my mom on her way to school and was unfortunately hit by a car...
I actually teared imagining the poor cat. 😢

Such a sad story. Can't stop thinking about it... The worst is knowing that animals don't have souls. It's just gone...forever...

*sobs*