Lost a very special animal yesterday.  Atlas was an african serval I had the pleasure of working with and learning from for the past 5 years.  I wasn't there/couldn't be there so I don't know why the decision was made but I expect to hear about that soon.  The last time I saw him, he didn't even look my way when I called his name.  This is good because trainers have a tendency to project feelings and relationships with the animals they train that are one sided.  If I had been in his habitat with him, he would have acted differently and had I been one of his other trainers he may have acted differently still.  I make it a point to not get attached to the animals I work with but I got attached to this one. 

     On a happy note, I'm feeling good still.  I go in for my second cycle tomorrow.  I am anxious to see how my body reacts.  Either way, I'll be recovering near the beach so it won't be all bad.  Anna Maria here we come!