I don't have a dog ... can I tell you about my doggie "nieces"?

Francesca (Lisa and Richard's Scottish terrier): I love to visit you because every time I'm over there, you greet me like I'm your long-lost friend and you are soooooo happy to see me! Then you get all excited, like everything else in the house must stop because someone new has come in.

Pixie (MJ's West Highland White Terrier): I love the way you bark when I visit to tell your people that someone new is at the door. I love the way you are one of the family and how good you are at communicating your needs. I love how neat and clean you look after you visit the groomer, although I know that makes you itchy. I love your Westie-attitude most of all!

Cassie (MY cat): I love that you greet me at the door with purrs and that you want me to pet you even before I take off my coat. I love that you put up a fuss if you don't get what you want. I love that you tell me what you want and then put up a fuss anyway. I love the little apologetic look you give me after you cough up a hair ball on the carpet. I love your ears and whiskers and paw pads and tail and everything in between. (Sorry dog people, I got a little carried away there)