Boy Gina, all you said was true about pets. I just think there is nothing like them, they love you not matter what, but they must be trained, or you will end up not liking them and it's not their fault, it's yours. They are great therapy because they need to be taken care of and you begin to concentrate on their needs, not sometimes wallowing in your own. They are also great company when you're alone. I'm probably the other great pet lover on the list, we have two Newfoundland's and a cat. Gerry