I grew up on a farm and used to take my dog with me to go irrigate the almonds. Used to go for walks with a terrier I had. Had a nice relationship with a dog that was dumped on the family. Was a nice companion to the whole family. I loved that dog. Best dog we ever had. I had cat that was sociable. Very unusual for a cat. It follows me when I didchores on the farm. I think it liked me. I liked it. My folks always had dogs and cats. We had a dog that wouldn't eat unless you sat with it. My dad would get up early before he went to work and sit with it till it ate. My dad was even kind to jack rabbits and birds that need care. He was exceptionally kind to animals.