To celebrate The Year Of The Dog, a verse my father used to spout when I expressed a preference for cats over dogs. As far as I know, it was original to him. [Hello September photo & links]
A cat will stay with you while he is fed,
But a dog will stay with you until he is dead.
Allan Abbot Tuttle
Thank you for reading,
Katherine Walcott
Virtual Brush Box 
When all else fails, hug the dog.
… or pet the cat.