Lizbud - my first pet that I can remember was a cat. I grew up around cats (mainly Siamese) and I have 2 Siamese cats now. My dog is the first one that I can remember having. I did have one when I was 10 or 11 and I do remember him, but my parents were the main care givers. Tess (my Chi) is a challenge, but as the days go by we're getting to know each better all the time.