Personally, I'm a major dog person. I have no problems with people having such animals as pets, I'm just not one who would want a snake or a spider in my house and be responsible to take care of them. Infact, my 10 year old sister-in-law even has had a spider and a lizzard while I've stayed in the house. That doesn't bother me, I just don't want my own! I'm much happier with dogs, it's just my personality!