Joyous Joy 49: Unconventional Unconditional Love

When the word unconditional is mentioned, we usually think of the love between life partners or between parents and their children. I guess some people might also say the love between pets and their owners.

Do you know anyone who has complete, unwavering unconditional love for all animals? I do – and that would be the love for these furry creatures that constantly pours from my dear friend Kristin’s heart.

Looking comfy and happy with a belly full of hay and carrots.

Kristin and her husband Tom have a light-weight zoo in their tiny NYC apartment. They have a kitty named Vaca, a chinchilla named Sullivan and had a rabbit named Miles (who was renamed Miley after she died and they learned she was a SHE!). They have also been taking care of a neighborhood stray cat for the last few years – and if you pet sit for them, you better believe that you’re expected to go out (even in a blizzard) to feed Alpha.

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