I didn't really like pets before until I had a dog. It's so good having a friend as loyal as a dog. I talk to him and I can see and feel that he is genuinely listening and is genuinely concerned about what I'm saying. You don't always experience that when talking to people. Some people just don't care. My dog is very important to me and I even bring him with me whenever I travel. I like discovering places together with him and I know he's always there to protect me as well. Had I know that this is how it feels to have a dog, I would have started when I was much younger. It's so comforting to have a pet, especially when you know that he loves you so much as well.