Great stories! It's amazing that even at a young age you have that "pet" attraction. I too, used to pull my parents into every pet store we passed and wound up crying because I didn't get a dog. Never played with dolls, altho I had every kind every made, always had stuffed dogs (still have them carefully put away.)It was worth the wait for my big, loveable, kissable boy! And I still stop to pet every dog (w/owner)that I see and STILL go into pet stores and the shelters to bring biscuits, blankets and towels.