So far it looks like most of us who are responding were "created" by
exposure and/or education.  But it surely isn't nearly everyone.  Most
were exposed to more than just the dog and cat.  But once again, not all.

So here's a follow up question ..............

If you were not raised around a lot of animals, how would you describe
your personality?  Ex: liberal, conservative, artistic, creative, routine
lover, practical, scatter brained, restrained, formal education,
outgoing, quiet, loud, introspective, spiritual, religious, .... well,
you get the idea.  It would really be fun to get to "know" each other
in the process.  Here's my guess.  A lot of you are experimental and
artistic.

I would say I was artistic, musical, extroverted, probably attention
seeking, very touchy lovey dovey, hunger for knowledge, not religious,
educated, live for humor, bubbly, extremely loving, have an intellectual
side (shut up), love science, oh yeah ... did I mention that I was
mentally ill?  No, really.

Part two.  Someone pondered over the sex's, marital status's, and ages of
ferret people and animal lovers.  I am a monk, 18, and a hermaphrodite.
No, not really.

Ardith, you were so right, I didn't intend it to, but this really opens
up the lines of communication and it's been a nice surprise to learn
about a whole new side of people here.
[Posted in FML issue 5270]