It is the g/fs... but what's not to like about cats? They're more independent, more athletic (pound for pound), less messy, less smelly, less likely to damage things (the cat is fully declawed), and in general less annoying than dogs. Don't get me wrong, dogs are cool, but they're like kids - I'd rather just be entertained w/ a friends than have my own. More maintenance and responsibility than I want. And the 'wet dog' smell is like the worst in the world, next to burning pubic hair. Don't ask me how I know.