As an animal owner, lover and advocate I believe animals/pets are family members. They show you unconditional love and support. I have a 6 year old cat that I love unconditionally. She's always there for me in good times and in bad. She loves when I give her attention...that is when she chooses she wants attention. I have two fish tanks. Dee, my best friend/cat, is everything to me. I spoil her even without anything in return. I take her to the vet regularly. I have always had animals growing up. I've had dogs, cats, fish, birds, turtles, hamsters, deer. And everyone one of them I have loved unconditionally. I love seeing the happy fun loving look on animals faces. It gives me joy knowing that I brighten my cats day. I will treat your dog as if he was a family member of mine. I will show them compassion, love and support. I will love taking them outside in my big back yard and playing fetch or tug of war with them.