I have had dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, gunnies pigs etc. I had them all. I loooovee and enjoy animals just as much as I love my children. The excitement and joy I get from them is unexplainable. Cuddling is the funniest. My dog used to have his own living room and literally would sit on the couch with his legs crossed like a human. His name was charcoal lol Great Dane. I loved that dog. Unfortunately I had to give charcoal away to a farming family with a ranch when I moved back to New Jersey to a smelly apartment. I am now looking into buying another friend but till then, babysitting others will also make me just as happy. Look forward to this 100%.