Hi Lily, welcome to the forum! My condolences for the loss of your husband. I'm 59 years old, and have been happily married over 35 years. This past December we got a Manx kitten, who is 7 1/2 months old now, and a joy to be around. We also have a 10 year old Standard Schnauzer boy. Pets are wonderful, I wouldn't be without one.