Do you or did you ever have someone in your life whose pets you liked better than the person(s)?
I used to be friends with and visit a woman from work. There were cracks in the friendship until it shattered completely a couple of years ago. I don't miss seeing her or her husband, but, boy, do I miss visiting her cats.
A long time ago, I dated a woman with a couple of parrots. Omar, the male, was a prick. But Trixie, I really liked her and she seemed to like me too. She'd hop up on my shoulder and nuzzle me. That liaison lasted about 4 months, and Trixie is long gone (or maybe not, they live a long time from what I understand). I still think about her every now and again.
Parrots are wonderful birds with lots of personality. My neighbour has a couple.
I do like a lady friends dogs more than I like her. I'm disappointed when she shows up without them.
It's especially awkward when someone says,"You like my dog more than you like me"and it's true.
Loosing a pet is like loosing a family member , but this pet you really love.
Some pets have been in my life longer than family members were.
Willy, my ten year old jack russell mutt had a seizure Sunday night and I had to put him down suddenly. I really thought he had another 5-10 years, unfortunately he didn't.
Today I noticed my other dog carrying Willy's collar around then cuddling with it. Broke my heart.
@educatedredneck I'm sorry to hear that.
@educatedredneck You're killing me with that story. I had to put my 16 yr. old Jack Russell down last October. I still can't open the bag the vet gave me with his collar in it. I truly feel your pain and genuine condolences to you.
@BobbyJaan thanks man, condolences to you as well
I usually prefer pets to people. Especially cats.
However, when ti comes to other pets (pets that re not cats), it depends on the pets and/or the people.
That's reasonable. We're an all cat household at the moment. Since we do lots of animal rescues, the population even briefly included a cane toad.