I can relate to this!

[S.A. Boggs]

I know how you feel. While I don't particularly want to die I don't want to outlive my dog.

I can't afford to die, I owe too much money!
Sam

[lyman]

"...They absolutely understand us..." Of course they do. However, if you're talking to a dog, like a security dog trained in German, he will not understand you. He doesn't speak English. As daft as that sounds.
It's cats that don't give a xxxx. In any language. You have to make 'em think it was their idea. snicker.

Our 3 cats are an example of this.