it would either have to be one of my two male parakeets or my dog King. i had prayed to god as a kid for a particular type of dog and hoped one day i would have it. well one day it was born. however, it would be my neighbors bringing him home. for ten years he lived alone w/out much love. now he lays near the foot of my bed every night. he's the best thing that has ever touched my heart. he's even saved my live before he was "my" dog. but i think he always was my dog, just as i was always his girl. i had played w/ him as often as i could growing up. he never forgot my kindness. he may not have much longer on this planet, but at least his last days are filled w/ joy. i savor every moment i get w/ him. (especially when everyone tells me how beautiful he is. ) we got some film developed today and the person developing them asked if the dog in the pictures was ours', he is so beautiful? oh, i am so proud! i answered yes after i was able to controll my smile. then i dished out everything about him and myself. tee hee.