I've never not had a dog my entire life. Growing up with a cocker spaniel/poodle mix we rescued from McDonalds, to college having fostered rescue dogs to now co-parenting a beautiful golden retriever with my fiancee- Dogs make you smile! Who wouldn't want to have one greet them every day at the door! Dogs love you and are excited to see you no matter what type of day you've had! Dogs definitely are human's best friend!