I think it's been way too long to be asking for something and still I am not hearing the right answer. I can't tell you how much I would love a dog for our family. I have been asking Joel for one since we got married. You think about almost 4 years he would give in.......NOPE!! Now that we aren't living in apartments and actually have a house not to mention a fenced back yard, I think it would be great. Peyton adores dogs so much and I know she would love to have a little fluff ball running around chasing her. I haven't given up on my quest to get Joel to say yes. Even with my birthday on Friday Joel was asking me what I wanted and I told him all I want is a puppy. He laughed and said NO!!!!!! So I'm pretty sure my dream of having a little animal friend in the near future is out of the question. grrr!