[sharona97]

Originally Posted by HM2Viking

I am particularly interested in the linkage between nurturance and dogs.......I think there are far more dog owners than cat ownerrs on the boards but we shall see...

Looking back to 4 years ago, I don't know what i would have done without Sasha, my dog. She knew i was sick and never left my side. Hope this helps.

[Jolie]

Female, former NICU nurse, now SAHM. I've always had dogs, never had cats, and have no interest in them. They seem too "aloof". I love an animal who is excited to see me and wants to keep me company. I have a 5 year-old Bouvier (100lb. cattle herding dog). He's calm, loving and gentle, although not very bright!

[Silverdragon102]

female 3 dogs 1 German shepherd and 2 mongrel rescue dogs

[Diana,RN]

med-surg, married, female w/ 2 dogs, boy (1 yr 4 mos) and girl (10 yrs) (yellow lab mix and american fox hound). They keep me sane and moving...love them to death!
We also have 4 hermit crabs, 13 cichlid fish (very relaxing)... oh yeah... and dust bunnies LOL

[HM2Viking]

and critter hair :>>>

[Jolie]

I forgot to mention that he doesn't shed. My kids are allergic to rodents, so a guinea pig was out of the question. I have a 100lb. dog instead.

[Marie_LPN, RN]

I could spin yarn (if the fibers were long enough) from the dog 'tumbleweeds.'

[agent66]

i work cardiac, I am female, my pets are mixed.

3cats: 2male and 1female

1dog, mix collie/shepard female who I have big issues with who is the queen of the castle , but she does leave my shoes alone !!

1rabbit, think he is a he, the kid at the petstore said so but I haven't checked and don't really care.

and i am bad, they all sleep whereever whenever

[pickledpepperRN]

Female critical care nurse. Two dogs, one cat.
We used to have two cats.
We had chickens until a few years ago. When I was a kid I even taught a hen to do tricks one summer.

I will have a dog and cat on the bed with me. DH will not have animals in the bed.

[DutchgirlRN]

Female, RN, Medical Imaging, 6 Italian Greyhounds and 1 mutt.