Mo looked after my cat for a week while I was traveling. My cat was supposed to be on a diet but I would always feed him whenever he’d start meowing because I felt bad. When I returned from my trip, I noticed he was slimmer and I asked Mo how she did it. She had found a strategy to trick my cat by giving him a nibble of food outside of his regular meals when he’d start meowing and taking him on walks or playing with him so he’s entertained. Worked great for a while, which is thanks to Mo.

My two cats are the sort who disappear under a bed or upstairs when company arrives. Except if it's Mo. They know her voice, her foot steps, her presence. And greet her arrival with what I'd call "trust." They are happy to stick around, receive a caress, a treat or an invitation to play. She recently helped me take one to the vet for an appointment. She was able to carry him, watch him as his nails were cut and as he was examined and seemed to reassure him that all was well. Mo has a steady, predictable presence that animals need. Ruth C.