My current place of residence does not allow me to have dogs, (sorry, no dog hosting). I do miss having fury and feathered friends.
My favourite k-9 was my curly coat retriever named Curly and what a beauty she was.
As a youngster I would construct my own aviaries and house cockatiels and indian ring necks. Both my dog and cockatiels eventually bred and had babies, what an experience. I would have to say that I "Am a mad lover of animals" ...