For many people, a house wouldn't feel like a home without a pet or two to share it with. Personally, the soft snore of my loving Labrador while I work and his enthusiastic wagging tail when I get home make my home a happier place.
That said, his fur has an almost unbelievable knack of getting absolutely everywhere – it gets lodged in the sofa cushions and magically forms a fluffy sea beneath the dining table. And don't even get me started on the snail trail of drool that follows him around. Daily vacuuming is non-negotiable around here, and everything from the walls to the furniture has taken a hit over the years.
