Sometimes an animal says something that doesn't simply answer a question. It changes your understanding of life. A lovely ageing Labrador was one of those animals. When I connected with her, I sensed a quiet sadness. As her story unfolded, I discovered she had spent years with a human who couldn't truly receive the love she offered. There was deep trauma in that person's life, and she understood it completely. There was no judgement. But then she shared something I had never