If I were more of a "techi whiz" I'd forward my facebook post that goes into great detail of why cats are better than dogs. LOL. I love dogs too. Our calmest dog even has permission to visit the nursing home down the street. It is one of my favorites in town. Both my Mom and my mother-in-law lived there prior to exiting this earth for heaven. Our dog just had to prove her shots were up to date. I had to get a TB shot. Dogs can be great conversation starters (as I am sure you know) when visiting strangers in nursing homes. Especially when the "visitor" is an introvert. Many residents at nursing homes truly miss their pets than can no longer live with them. :(