Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Quotes

I didn't grow up with pets, but I live alone and figured a dog might be good for me. His name is Drexl, and he's a shih-tzu.

I think it's really good for a family or children to have a dog, cat, bird or whatever to grow up with.

Pets have more love and compassion in them than most humans.

Growing up, I always wanted a dog, but my parents never wanted one.

I do think we're in a period of time culturally where there is just this extraordinary connection that we have to our pets, and in many ways, they are displacing kids. They're so much simpler than dealing with a kid because of this unconditional love that does not get complicated by adolescence or any other manipulation.

I grew up with dogs Aspins and purebreds eating, sitting and sleeping side by side with us.

Growing up, my uncle used to always have dogs, and we always had a dog growing up. I couldn't remember a time when I never had a dog. It was part of the family. So once I actually got old enough, I got a dog in college, then I felt he needed a friend, so I got another dog. They just started adding up from there.

Cats are so easy. I would definitely welcome more cats into the Stern household.

Animals, until you have kids of your own, animals are your kids.

It's difficult to understand why people don't realize that pets are gifts to mankind.

I bought my daughter a Chihuahua and I fell in love with it. So now I carry Coco around with me all the time.

My son Matthew's beloved dog is a Jack Russell. His name is Buster. Matthew picked him as a puppy, when he was tiny himself.

Pets are supposedly a great way to meet people.

Animals are very easy to love and be friends with.

My dog and two cats are such a vital part of my life. To say that I am their owner doesn't reflect at all the profound bond and responsibility that I have towards them.

I'm a dog person, but I don't have a pet.

It is rewarding beyond words to rescue a dog from the shelter and have that dog become part of your family.

I always thought I'd adopt - I have a dog but no children.

I couldn't imagine a home without animals.

The dog commends himself to our favor by affording play to our propensity for mastery.

I really love animals. My cat is my little soul mate. He's not just a cat, he's my friend.

I'd definitely have a dog over a child.

My husband and I adore our animals and are so passionate. They've given us so much love - they've given us so much.

I really want a pet, and I really love animals.

I love animals, but I don't think I can have pets.