I've seen your picture. You have nothing to fear. (Plus, you have a dog. Men like dogs. Try finding love with 4 cats, boy, you weed 'em out quick, let me tell ya.)
My screen name aside, cats are acually a common basis on which men do their own weeding.
Pets can be cool, but any maternal transference over pets is a red flag so big a permit should be required.
Letting pets sleep in the bed is another one.