We have enjoyed having a dog for 7 years now. We had a guinea pig too for almost 4 years (but she recently passed on to a better place). Now we have a new pet. A cat. Katie insists she is annoying, but since Katie has to take care of her (and sleep in the same room with her) and I only have to pet her while sitting on the couch, I think she's quite nice! :-)
She's cute, a little shy (especially around our dog) and very curious. She is my natural consequence for offering my daughter a pet if she successfully cleaned her room every day. 
