I admit I'm an animal lover. I've had fish, turtles, a hamster, several dogs and a cat. I feel any literary venture benefits from the addition of an animal to the plot. Pets help to bring out aspects of a character's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as adding comedic relief. Readers who own animals enjoy reading books that include their favorite breeds. Fictionalizing a pet's behavior is usually easy for writers. Puppy's romp, cat's stretch, fish dart around in aqua