I loved dogs and hated cats, which I grew up with both. The cats use to hiss and bite where the dogs played, protected, etc.
Well a few years ago, since my wife has a fear of dogs, she brought home a pet. A CAT!. I was beside myself.
For some reason that cat took to me and won't leave my side. Yes I do love her and she is my friend. She will lay next to me, greet me when I come home and even talk(meow) to me when I look at her.
My German Shepard and Cocker Spaniel dogs I had growing up were the best, but the Scat( that's her name) is truly on my favorite list.