chatonne40

All of the above for me :-) I have 2 Lab Retreivers and 3 cats and love them all.
My oldest dog is presently at the vet going through a battery of tests and x-rays and today getting a biopsy so we are keeping our fingers crossed. This one is my guard dog not that she is mean but will warn you of anything unusual and she is wise and highly intelligent with lots of personality she is my most dearest friend :-)

sueisallaboutquilts

I could not be happy w/o pets- no way!!
My adage is " Pets are the family you choose" LOL
They absolutely complete my life!! :D:D

Robinmg

I only have 1 dog and 1 cat but everything you said fits so much. My Sasha is a 9 month old choc lab/doberman and she is so loving. She wants to give hugs and kisses all the time. She thinks she is a lap dog. My Harley is a 2 year old Egyptian Mau cat. He is loving most of the time but once in a while he litterly attacks me. I have more scares from his scratching or biting. We even had to have him declawed because of it. Both animals are house pets and even though I don't have carpet I have to vacuum several times a week. Tried it only once a week and just about plugged the vaccuum with fur. Despite all this I wouln't part with either one of them.

karenpatrick

Our 14 year old lab/chow mix, Red, does the same thing in my sewing room. When it starts getting too hot in there, I can look down and he's sleeping on the register and doesn't want to move.

drdolly

Life is so empty without a fur baby. Really miss mine. One day I will have another. Have three grand dogs though.

FERSID

My sentiments exactly - so grateful I have been blessed with such loving Angels.

Bueniebabe

You have it all right. That is the way it has been at my house for 40 years and it will be for many more. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Lyn

I have 9 cats. I have a plaque that says,"Every life should have 9 cats" Not sure they meant all at once. I have a very patient dog, 2 parrots and a bevy of fish. In my house if you find pet hair in your food it costs extra. I cannot walk out of the house without feathers in my hair and fur on my clothes. I have a friend that carries a lint brush just for me.

BuzzinBumble

Loved your essay and we pet lovers know just how true this all is! It applies to children too! Well... up until the teen years at least. :?

Stitchit123

I would be miserable without my 2 dogs and 2 cats. I'd rather have bare floors. I create more messes than my critters they never spill their first cup of tea or carry in as much mud as I do and I think I shed as much as they do.. no matter what ya still gotta clean house (occassionally)