The tendency for some of us who surround ourselves with animals is to never quite grow up. Even as we hold tightly to our childlike wonder that is full and rich within our own lives, we also find delight in sharing that wonder with other humans. From our little African Spiny Mice up to our great East African Crowned Cranes, all are worthy of wonder and enjoyment. Perhaps the greatest story of sharing this wonder began in the life of a small dove. As a young hand fed dove, Lovey Dovey went to live with a beautiful woman who is ill with cancer. I had never intended to part with Lovey, but I believe that God inspired my heart to pass on this little bird to her. Kim had wanted a dove for a very long time because this gentle creature is a symbol of God's Holy Spirit...comfort, peace, friendship, guidance, and goodness. As that little bird nestled under her chin, its heartbeat and soft coos comforted her as she rested in her bed after her long days of treatments. This is the kind of happiness that we hope to impart to you with one of our fine bird species.