How about a very nice ham radio dog as a pet? Paul Sheffield's (W6VLM) dog Kona (no callsign yet) is at a local shelter and is available for adoption. He's neutered and is a Husky or Malamute mix (see the link below). He's been on ATV (Paul taught him all about it) and he will try for his ham license as soon as the FCC allows! Another potential SBARC member!!! Pass the info on to your friends. The shelter is near Patterson (see the link) and is open 9-5, seven days a week. Rumor has it, Kona knows Morse Code.
http://www.allforanimals.com/dogphotos.sb.htm
73, Rod, WB9KMO