Beth Ostrosky Stern Quotes

Dogs are a companion species. It's about time - you have an animal for about 15, 16 years, a generation. That time holds so much. You might have had five or six relationships with human beings but one dog.

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

The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack Russell. I think having an animal is a wonderful thing, particularly dogs. They are great levelers, there's no nonsense with them, and they just want simple affection.

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.

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

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.

If you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.

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

One of the best decisions I ever made was getting a dog.

We have always had dogs, so I've never known a time in my life where haven't had a dog. And it is so nice to have something there that is always happy to see you, can always give you love, and is unconditionally loyal. I have always enjoyed having something to take care of, and it prepared me for motherhood.

Howard and I have found that our Bulldog Bianca, and adopted cats Walter, Apple and Leon Bear, enrich our lives so much.

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

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

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

When a man's best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem.

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

I think having a dog makes you more compassionate.

My maternal desires are fully satisfied with my dogs.

Frankie is my baby. He is the sweetest dog in the world. Frankie is like the son I never had. He keeps me healthy; I walk and run him. I always feel that I need to spend more time with him and give him more attention. I find myself unloading my emotions on him.

You know, a dog can snap you out of any kind of bad mood that you're in faster than you can think of.

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.

As long as I can remember, I've always had pets. Something about the connection you share with this entirely different species just blows my mind.

I'm 38 and I'm single, and I'm having my most intense and gratifying relationship with a dog. But we all learn about love in different ways, and this way happens to be mine.

Loving and parenting a dog as a single parent can create all sorts of new and unusual problems, but also new sources of joy.

I'm such a dog person. I dunno, I just feel like it really enriches your life, to have something to care for.