Pat C Absence is the cutest little girl at only about 53.5 pounds. She is calm, friendly and curious about her surroundings. The volunteers called her "itty bitty" and a "happy half pint" because she is so sweet and tiny.  She walks very nicely on leash. Absence will turn 3 years old in August.  She is workable to tolerant with cats in that she was curious but was easily distracted and corrected away from the cat.