Well, yes, it could be worse. Actually, I've seen turkeys in the neighborhood, trotting up the sidewalk a few blocks from our home. I don't see them much, maybe the coyotes got them.
Have you been on the DD threads at all? I posted about my kitty, Maia - we had to put her down on Friday night. Man, I still look for her in her usual places. I sure miss her cute little face. :(
*HUGS*