Not technically a pet, but I do hope to have a husband in the future

I would love to have a dog at some point in my life. Right now I live in an apartment, and my work schedule is kind of lopsided, so I don't have a dog. But - when I get a house that is safe for a dog, and a schedule that allows me to provide appropriate care and luvvins and such, I might make a visit to the animal shelter and not come home without one. OR - sign up for one of those programs that allow you to adopt a greyhound that has retired from racing, teach him how to be a pet, and spoil him thoroughly. I have a friend who adopted one - she taught him how to sit on one particular sofa where she wanted him to know he can always rest or sleep, and how to let someone share the sofa with him. He also learned how to play with toys and how to request doggie treats. We friends learned how to interact with him and how to help him be a family member. What a great dog.

On the other hand - I've always wanted a couple of kitties together. Cats can function a little more independently than a dog can.