Desire to have pets

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And all dogs are NT's.
My dog literally cries for my attention. It got so bad I let her sleep on my bed last night. I had to wash my blankets and sheets today. My cats, however, only come near me when they want food.

That is so true, dogs do need a lot of attention, cats are like, feed me, give me water, and make sure my litter doesn't smell, and maybe I will let you pet me.

Has her mood improved?

I am definately a dog person. I was a cat person growing up, but my first pet outside my folks house was a dog and I'm a convert. I love ALL animals, I seem to have a certain bond with every strange animal I meet. Often I get told "oh, my (insert type of animal here) has never been like this before, they're usually shy/aggressive/aloof" when I meet someone else's pet (dog, cat, bird, bunny, you name it). But I love dogs!

Dogs don't need to make conversation, they are loyal to you and are always happy to see you. Yes, they require attention, but what's wrong with that? It's gets me outside of my head for a bit, and I know, deep down, that that is necessary and good for me. When I take good care of my pet, I take better care of myself. And playing rough (I've had pit bulls) is FUN! It's a wonderful release of energy. My dogs always went wherever I did, be it car rides or long walks. They have always been my 'people radar' - if my dog didn't like someone, I avoided them. And none of my pit bulls ever stank - they usually smelled like grass or hay because they loved playing in the yard. And they had amazing learning capabilities. They are more people than people to me, if you get my meaning.

Still, I don't think anyone who doesn't want a pet should be pressured into getting one. If you don't want one, don't get one. There is no reason to make yourself (or the pet!) miserable because someone else thinks 'you oughtta.'

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Yes, she slept like a baby on my pillow, then I had to move her to my side. Although, when I let her out at 6am she started crying again. She hasn't cried since.
Now I'm trying to keep her out of the sun because of the heatwave, but she keeps running outside.

Oh, thats right, its summer in that half of the world right now.

Awwww, sweet... Why did you have to move her to your side? And what could've caused the crying? Have you been away a lot lately?

pets are essential. i suspect i have stated this before in this thread.

My Devon Rex is also a little ill at presnt...a bit sneezy and as he is getting old, he is less steady on his feet. there has been a noticeable decline in the past few months actually.

I love dogs, but as much as I love them I have a mild fear for them, and that fear would probably show itself mostly as a respect.

Why are cats more popular than dogs on here?

Probably asthetics, combined with ease of care. That would be my guess. Note that it is only a guess and has no basis of truth behind it.

I was probably on WP for too long. My mum also works all day and my dog loves her.
I've been trying to spend more time with her, but she's a handful. I tell people it's like I own 10 dogs in one.

Must be an intense dog to be around... Sounds like fun!

Awww, the poor thing! What is it like? And maybe you could bring in another dog to keep them company?

LOL, the same author who wrote that book penned a similar title called All Dogs Have ADHD

Whenever my cat lays by me, he faces the other way