Absolutely! The more love you give - the more you receive! My son used to call our house "Animal Kingdom". Between all of the large plants, 1 blk lab, 2 cats, 1 cockatiel, and whatever else my hubby "found" - we just thought of it as a full house
Infact, I think that's what I'm afraid of - an empty nest -
I can't keep up with a houseful anymore, but I couldn't be without
one furry family member!!! I feel really sad for people who can't love an animal... they give soooo much unconditional love!