When you can't do right, no matter how hard you try ... send for backup. Dear Cupid, You really did a number on me this time. After eighteen years, I've finally snagged Toni, the woman of my dreams. We're past the misunderstandings of high school and are settling into a relationship, but my job as a veterinarian keeps getting me up a creek without a paddle. First, a kitten comes on the scene and Toni's five-year-old daughter takes a shine to him. The situation is past complicated, because there's also Ridley—the resident pet who catches a case of jealousy. Then there's Jade's abandoned fish and to top it all, the conflict between Toni's ex and me. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder if our romance can survive this assortment of problems and if it doesn't, I'm thinking Jade—a five-year-old charmer—has a better chance of fixing things than you do. I know you have millions of other situations that need your attention, but can you find a way to get Dane-the-fifth-wheel out of what should be a picture-perfect relationship come Valentine's Day? Yours sincerely, Dr. Matthias Laing The Vet's Valentine Gift