Mikey I got from my boyfriend's neighbors. I felt sorry for him because he was covered in fleas and was on a big chain. I knew at my house he could have the run of the yard and be happy since I live way out in the country.
My cats name is Sirius. I got him from my sister when he cat had kittens. When I first got him he was worse then a dog. You couldn't eat around him because he would attack you for your food. He is just like a dog though, he will eat anything and he loves messing with the dogs just as much as they like messing with him.
As soon as I find the cord I need for my camera I will have pictures up of all my animals.
If you are looking for a pet and your not sure what kind you want, try fostering one. You will only have to foster it for a couple of months and during that time you will be able to tell if you really want a dog or if you want to adopt the dog your fostering. Most of the time the shelter will even give you food to feed it.
Adopting is one of the best things you can do. Everyday thousands of dogs are being put to sleep because the pounds don't have the time or room for the dogs. There are lots of no kill shelters but the majority is packed with dogs and cats and so they even help them all. Dogs need attention and love and care. Most dogs don't even live for more then 3 days in a pound, most aren't even given a chance to be rescued. Do what you can, animals lives are just as important as ours!
If you would like to adopt a pet go to www.petfinder.com This site is connected with shelters all over the country and will help you find any animal you are looking for.