Mine get affirmation everyday of how much I love them. They get hugs, kisses, played with, talked to, and generally treated like the children I never had. I buy the pork loins, hams and chicken(that I cook for them-except the ham which I have them shave the whole 10 lbs) at Sams for their food cuz it just looks so bland. They won't eat plain dog food. Wonder why?