I have to agree that having dogs is a wonderful thing. My two (one a female golden and one a male shepard mix - both appropriately doctored up) are very loyal and great to have around when I don't have the kids. Both of them were adopted via a PetSmart adoption day and they may have their issues but psychopups need love too!
Me 52, STBEX 52 D 17, S 12 M 20 years Em Sep since 2002, Phys Sep Sept 2009