Wish my life/living situation was a bit different. I love dogs, but not doable having my own with the life I have (single, and sometimes gone for several days and working shifts). My sister and her boyfriend recently got one and him visiting is one of the most enjoyable things I know. And for some reason I always get along with them. Sure they can be annoying bastards as well, but there's something about the pure joy when you meet again that just melts my heart. Dogs do that better than anything else. There's no better way of taking my mind off everything else that might suck or be horrible at that time.
Dogs give unconditional love and it's amazing.
Lola was out early am for day care then straight to the groomers and although she was absolutely burst mentally and socially, Mrs jbj and I sat out in the back garden having a few drinks and she lay there keeping an eye until we went in even though she was knackered and REALLY wanted to go to bed