It was all very controlled, but informal. We were there a couple of hours. They were able to eat, to talk to us and to interact. We had pretty much decided by then we were going to adopt them.

Most Americans are tired of decoding nutrition. Our philosophy is that it is easy to eat healthfully when you have the right information and nutritious foods at your fingertips, literally. The hand, believe it or not, is a convenient tool for guiding portion sizes.

It was very interesting. I wasn't as nervous as I would have been when I was young.

They've been the answer to our prayers.

We got the cats in October of 2001, and the therapist said it would be a good sign if they bonded with them. Then they could bond with others.