Just in case you haven't figured it out yet, Itchy and I are cat people. :)
I've had dogs, fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, and cats during my childhood.
We live in a condominium building and having dogs is now against the Building's Rules and Regulations. We used to be able to own small dogs in this building but due to owner-non-cleanup issues, the privlege has been revoked. And good thing too, you don't have to take a cat outside for a walk to 'do its business' in sub zero temps!!
Rukia