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Cat and dog owner interview results

Question 2. What are the major satisfactions you receive from this animal?

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Her lovin' me when I'm sad!
Companionship and love. My dog loves me and I love him. He has been in my family for so many years that I would be devastated if something ever happened to him.
Companionship/love. They're my friends/babies. If they protect me, that's a bonus. I like animals and having animals.
I don't know, I guess its always loving and is very comforting. I can always snuggle with my dog and love him and play with him whenever I want to.
My puppy never ceases to entertain me. And when I come home from a hard day at work or a bad night, I can always count on him to cheer me up and make me feel loved. My puppy keeps me company.
Comfort, companionship, someone to play with.
I am an only child so my dog, Sunny, has become my younger brother. Whenever I am feeling lonely, Sunny is there to keep me company.
playmate, friendship, protection
He thinks I'm the greatest thing in the world. He's my best friend. He's comical and provides entertainment. He gives me a purpose - I'm needed. There's someone dependent upon me.
Very happy animal, she makes the house happy. She is very lovable. She is little so doesn't make a mess in the house.
My dog knows so many tricks and I have so much fun playing with him.
Bear greets me and the front door and cuddles on my lap when I am having a bad day!
She's lovable, cuddly, and welcomes me when I get home.
Attention and love. Doesn't talk back.
Big floppy face, satisfaction of just watching her be cute and playful.
He makes me happy because he is cute and always there.
He is not too big, but looks tough. The baby likes him. We can play with him.
She had puppies once, and they were kinda cute. They didn't smell as bad as she does.
Having a companion. Knowing that he will always be there for me.
companionship, loyalty, protection
Companionship. Someone to play with, be happy when I came home. Friendly. Someone to take walks with. He was like a member of the family.
I enjoy taking my dog for walks and playing frisbee with him. He is also good for companionship.
Offers protection and companionship.
My dog is fun to play with, and will always give me attention. I can do tons of stuff with it like run or just play around and wrestle on the floor. My dog's real fun and playful and is like another brother in a weird sort of way. I actually give more attention to my dog than my family and my dog does the same thing. Hes just fun to have around to goof off with and play with.
She makes me feel better when I get home. I like it how she always wants to be with me.
They love you, big time. I can beat them, and know they'll still love me. I don't understand that really. They also provide companionship.