Tuna casserole is my comfort cuisine. Any time I make this, it takes me back to family meals with my siblings in our childhood home in Coconut Creek. It’s a bowl of happiness. As much as I love it, I sure don’t want it for every meal, day in and day out.

We never know how long we may have with the special animals in our lives. We take a chance, and tempt fate, when we open our home and heart. Whether it’s a year, ten or even 100, it would never be enough. Some friends and even family members don’t understand when our pets depart.

Sweltering weather has taken leave. Daylight savings’ time has kicked in. Pet events consume your dog’s social calendar- --and your’s! In celebration, you might have purchased your prized pooch a new collar and lead (NONretractable, I hope), or acquired some canine couture.