Cats for me....they're fun to have around (except for half hour ago when one puked on my bed) and you don't get too attached to them. It's sad when they die, but just sad.
Every dog I had eventually died and it hurt like hell. I wish dogs lived to 100 years, you could get one when you're born and it would be there when you die.
Sorry if I sound cynical, I'm 58 years old and have lost way too many pets, friends and family members...........It hurts like hell and the pace is picking up.
That's enough, I'll go cry in my beer.