I could have sworn that I have seen a thread like this here before, but for some reason I couldn't find it. I'm sorry if I am duplicating...
Anyways, how many of you out there are pet owners, or would like to be some day? Personally, I have always been an animal person. I grew up on a farm, and aside from the "livestock" we have had a number of dogs and cats over the years as well. My wife and I are both dog people, and really have a soft spot for them. We are the proud owners of a now 4-year old Beagle. We got him when he was six weeks old, which was about 6 months or so before we got married as well. I have always been really fond of our dogs over the years, but we have never been so attached to an animal before. I personally have never had a house dog before (parents wouldn't let us growing up), but our beagle pretty much has the run of the house. The fact that I have been working at home now for a little while has made it even worse, as he is right by my side each minute of the day...and follow me everywhere. We don't have any children yet, but he is pretty much our kid...we treat him that way it seems, and would never want anything bad to happen to him.
Anyways, any other pet owners out there....or just pet/animal people? Lets hear about your furry, feathery, or fishy friends (or whatever else you might have).
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