I say this as my 84 lb fur puppy is asleep on the velvet couch (covered with two sewn together flat sheets). Bess has the deed to the house, the run of the place, she and the two new parakeets chit chat (LOUDLY, I might add) back and forth and when she wants out, she gets out, when she wants in, she gets in and I am the gettor!!!!! She talks to me and dag-nab it, I understand her. Her motions and everything tell me something about her. So, as long as God gives us kittens and dogs, I think He meant us to make their lives heavenly! Edie