I have owned dogs and cats since I was six years old. I am now 53. My feelings about them have not changed. Like young children, they teach me about unconditional love, something that is often lost in the hustle and bustle world in which we live. They bring me back to basics.

I am a cartoonist, I have dedicated a great deal of my work to the animal kingdom; particularly dogs and cats. Though there are many topics with which I deal, from science to relationships, my dog, cat, and other animal ones are the ones of which I love the most. It seems our followers feel the same way, at least the majority of them.

My company produces items such as cartoon t shirts, tank tops, aprons, hoodies, tote bags, and other casual wear featuring our cartoon images. Again, my favorite are dog and cat cartoon merchandise.

I put aside a percentage of all sales from those products to benefit various animal causes. At first, I thought it would be a good incentive for other animal lovers to purchase my products so I could help animals at shelters and others in trouble. Though that is happening, I am also receiving orders for pet-related cartoon products from people who have never even owned an animal.

Some customers just feel the products to be unique gifts with funny cartoons on them. But I've received emails from a number of clients who simply express that they want to help a good cause. If this does not renew one's faith in the human race, I am not sure what will. Animals have nothing to give back (materially) but unconditional love, one of the most valuable, if not the most valuable asset one possess.

Please experience the uncondional love of a pet, I suggest to visit your local shelter today. We all have done things in our lives of which we are not proud, possibly regret. I assure you this will not be one of them. It will change your life in such a positive way, words cannot come close to telling the full story of how your life will change so dramatically.