I have a dog, Scottie Terrier for 13 years and cats for many years experiences. Well cares, giving them attention old and young even babies...feed them regularly morning and evening plus fresh water and play. I trimmed their nails carefully. I take my dog for haircut at Petsmart in early spring. I'm not allergic to any dogs and cats. I have known cats are much safer at home than at outside. With a dog I make sure their collar are snuggly tight and if they bark at another dog I usually avoid confrontation and keep on walking. I prefer friendly and quiet dogs, small to medium size. I'm fairly walk quickly without tired. I keep them warm coat in winter. If winter is too cold so we stay short outside.