I am not a pet person, and learned this only after we got them. Oh, that dog of ours! He was a gift from Grandpa, who thought we needed a guard dog. We still are like, what is there to guard against... those eavesdropping ears of corn?! The time someone came into the mudroom, he just sat and watched her. We had a cat, which was more tolerable, except for the one who was allergic to it.
If I had a pet, it would be a duck. We had a flock of them, but over time, the numbers shrank and we are down to my favorite. She's survived so much, I would not mind her in the house... they make duck diapers to prevent oopses. I think she would kind of flip out, though, not used to an indoor life. It's been years since she was in the house and that was only when she was a duckling. Oh, if only they could stay at that stage.
I'd post a picture, but am already way off topic.
