We had a Rottweiler(Samson) and a St Bernard(Bernie) for several years. We got the Bernard first and after a few months the Wife said we needed to get him a friend so we got the Rott. We lost the Bernard 2 yrs ago to old age and the Rott last year to bone cancer. They were house dogs(our babies) and I still miss them very much
6 months ago we adopted this little 70 lb. Pit Bull(Bubba Chuck) from the same shelter we got the other 2 from.
We also have an Orange Wing Amazon Parrot and a pair of African Senegal Parrots. Had the Senegal pair since 1993 when they were babies. Got the Amazon from a friend in 1998. He got the bird in 1981 and was told it was old then.