Hi,
I just joined a few days ago but have really enjoyed this pet forum. It's nice to share some of the comical, and also the sad stories of our loved pets.
I feel as if I perhaps shouldn't mention that I have a parrot, rather than a dog or cat!! He hasn't been around a dog, but he does get along well with my son's cat when he visits! ha ha He talks up a storm too (the bird, not the cat). I can't imagine how sad it shall be when the times come that his time with us comes to an end as he's SUCH a part of our lives. Yes, these little four, and in this case TWO legs animals do indeed bring some joy in our painful days.