I love animals with a passion, can't even kill a spider. ^^
I used to have a dog - a Swedish Lapphund - named Max (a terribly unimaginative name, I know, but he already responded to that when bought), but he had to be returned when I became allergic. I don't regret the short time I got to spend with him though, even if it means I'll never be able to own another pet. My allergy is quite mild, meaning I still can cuddle with animals, and I'm thankful for that. I do that whenever I get the chance. ^^
I take walks with the neighbour's Rough Collie regurlary, and I love that dog a lot (I consider him half mine ^^). He's really stupid, though, thinking everyone is his friend. I've actually had to restrain him by force from approaching big, angry dogs with bared teeth - he simply walks up to them, tail wagging, wanting them to play with him. And he's three years old. His stupidity is quite adorable, though.