Dogs... pt. 2

Thanks to all of you who have chimed in. Personally, I would love to get a dog. I love dogs and Mallory loves dogs. But frankly, they are a ton of work, and the last thing I need in my life is something else to do. Growing up I had 3 dogs - one lived 24 years or something like that. Even though they were fun to have around, they required attention. So, no dogs for us! Maybe someday though... when I get a bigger back yard... have more time on my hands... more money in my bank account... a fenced in back yard... O.K. I'm never getting a dog, until the kids are out of the house.