I'm mom to two beautiful 11 year old labs. Rocky (choc male) and Lucy (black female). Rocky has bad hips and can no longer get up into bed, so he sleeps in the recliner. Lucy sleeps with us cuddled like a couple of spoons with her head on my pillow. Lucy almost died from stomach issues so for the past four years we have been cooking fresh meat, veggies and brown rice instead of dog food. When I sew, Lucy is laying between my feet with her chin on my foot that works the pedal. Do I kiss my dogs on the lips? Yes. Dog lover? You bet!