I’m a cat lover, my wife is a dog lover ... therefore, we own a dog. ;-)
I love all animals, however being a renter in Silicon Valley teaches you quite soon that while many prospective landlords are unwilling to rent if you have a dog, they will at least look the other way if you have a cat.
If I ever manage to somehow obtain a home despite the odds, I plan on having dogs, cats, and whatever else type of pets I wish if possible.
Until then... I have a couple of truly loveable cats. Hope they learn quickly that the new dog in the house is not going to go away.
and she has two pets :) jk.
so does my better half.