I have always loved animals of all shapes and sizes. I have plenty of parks and enclosed doggy parks in my local area. I have never met a dog who didn't like me after a proper introduction.
I like to take walks and would love to have your plodding old boy or energetic youngster along for the journey.
As for cats, if they don't mind another subject to Lord over, I don't mind being the new Royal Servant/Keeper of the Interesting Thing. ...