We have had several animals growing up from fish and birds to cats and dogs and even an iguana and fire belly toad! I have 2 dogs of my own, Oreo a husky mix and Scooby a pit/lab mix, I have had them...

It's easier being around pets than it is being around actual humans sometimes, I think that's why I enjoy taking care of them, they're usually nicer, too. I can't say I have much actual experience...