Celia Hammond Quotes

Most Americans, like most Japanese, view their dogs, cats, and other animal companions as family members, and rightly so.

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 being called a cat lady is a compliment. It means you have adopted a tiny little maniac into your life.

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.

Pets require feeding, training, affection and exercise, but in return they offer unconditional love and companionship.

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

I've had cats all my life and obviously loved them, but the litter box, and the having to always get a house sitter, they're just too - they're too rigid. Cats are too needy somehow.

Everybody should have a shelter dog. It's good for the soul.

I am a pet person. My dog actually lives in Georgia now. But I work with animal trainers and pets quite often. I also volunteer at different places like animal shelters. It's good to be around pets. They kind of put things into perspective. They're easygoing, loyal, and they seem to get it, even when humans don't.

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 think pets are a good thing, especially if you get them out of a shelter.

I have three dogs, a cat, fish. I'm a huge animal lover. They're amazing.

Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has to choose a relative.

We have a new puppy and that's enough! Two babies and three dogs is enough.

To me, a cat is an easy pet, they don't need any spoiling or looking after.

I have seven rescue dogs.

We have one cat. I had eight cats and six dogs in Los Angeles.

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

My family had a habit of collecting creatures that didn't always want to be pets. The first animal I can remember was a Lab named Zoe.

I owe my dogs much - more than I can say - but they are not my 'companions' - as if we voluntarily chose to hang out together but none of us has authority over the others. I bought and/or acquired them. I own them. I am profoundly responsible for their care and well being.

A lot of people who don't have anything collect dogs; it's kind of a symbol of having something.

I couldn't imagine a home without animals.

I did have a dog for a few years when I was little, but then just really had cats until I was about 21.

But if you really want to learn about life, get a cat. The way I think people should relate to animals is with a cat. Because the world is his.

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