I teach 9th grade. I am a woman. I am a gardener and hiker. I like to hike with my dogs at the park. I do not like dogs, i like parrots. i bring my parrots with me to the gym. I have had my parrot for 6 years. My dogs are mutts from the shelter. I can help people learn how to care for parents.  My wife passed away.  I don't use my weights often.
I do not hike. I hate hiking. I only have time for the gym. I need a good workout and would like a change of scenery. I do not like dogs. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the long-term responsibility of a pet. I'm more open to getting a dog as a pet than a parrot. I don't think I'll ever own a dog. I might get a cat. I like cats because they aren't too much work. I like to lift weights. I might try yoga. I travel. I went backpacking in Europe. I'm tired of hiking.
I am thinking about adopting another dog. Oh. I thought you didn't like dogs, though. Ha, yeah, I know. I don't really, but the ones I have were my wife's, and she got them from a shelter. They're getting older so I sometimes think about getting a younger one so I'll still feel a little like my wife is here.  Ah, gotcha. That's rather sweet. I know shelters have limited breed choices, but what type of breed were you thinking about?  Probably a small one. They seem so cat-like. I kind of like cats better than dogs. Oh, I didn't know that. Why is that so? Well, they don't need as much attention for one thing. They kind of like to do their own thing. I like that.  Ah, I see. So you want an animal, but don't want to be too involved with it? That's exactly what I want as well. Oh, I don't that I'd put it THAT way. I just don't relish the idea of picking up yet even more waste during walks, that's all. Ah, makes sense. Cats would certainly be ideal, then. They're very clean, and only poop in designated areas. Ugh, makes me nuts when I do typos. That should've said "I don't THINK that..." Anyway, yeah, I like that they're clean.  Right. Do you think your dogs would get along with your cat, though?