A collection of various short stories based on the childhood memories and experiences of the author, the eldest of six siblings. There was always something happening in the family. Orphaned animals of all kinds were brought home to become new members. Cats, dogs, birds and a rat, made their way into the family home. Personal challenges and how to manage them was something each sibling was faced with as they grew up.This book contains some of those challenges and how each character dealt with them.Volume 2 with different stories will be available next year.