Pets are wonderful... unconditional love. When the world around you is dreary, nothing like a loving dog to cuddle with to make the day better (hubbys are good for that too, but when you have both - all the better!) :) I don't know what I'd do without Cooper (or Sydney before...)

But yes, I kill plants... all the time! My co-workers know not to leave their plants in my care when they're on vacation. :) But a dog or a cat,... I'm okay with them. ;)