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What better Valentine's Day subject could there be than cats and dogs in the "Lonely Hearts Club"?

Those are pets who, for a variety of reasons, end up staying longer than others at those shelters who don't consider death an appropriate solution to "been here a while now." Instead, they take a look at their end of things -- does the dog or cat need training, medical care, to be moved to a different part of the facility, some time in a foster home, more exercise -- or just better marketing on the part of the shelter?

This subject is near and dear to my heart because just this weekend, our own Cindy Steinle asked for my help in finding a home for a beautiful "lonely heart" in her rescue, a Dogo Argentino mix named Elsie.

Elsie's had some tough times, but the bottom line on this dog is that she's bounced back from it all to be loving and loyal. I did a little tweaking to her description on Petfinder, emphasizing her wonderful qualities and promising future, rather than her unhappy past:

Just imagine, a dog like something from a legend, noble and loyal. Gentle with children, happy to be with other dogs, even good with cats. Okay, the cats say not to mention that. Something about "gratuitous chasing."

The thing is, Elsie's a once-in-a-lifetime dog who will blow you away with her capacity for love. She lived with two very young children and treated them gently--she let the kiddos take food right out of her bowl. She walks well on a leash, gets along with other dogs, and is friendly and outgoing to everyone she meets.

Is a dog really a man's best friend? A lot of "cat guys" are using this week to say, "Hell, no!"

From Huffington Post:

The bond between a cat and a man is often overlooked in favor of the dog-man pairing, but not this week. Cat Guy Week from February 7-13 honors all men who go against the grain when it comes to their choice of house pet: "...you might think these men to be on the softer side, but truth is they are anything but. They are some of the most manliest, most rugged, most testosterone-filled individuals on the planet. This week we celebrate Cat Guys and hope to add to their ranks." Much Love Animal Rescue and LA Animal Services are offering discounted cat adoptions for $50 in honor of all Cat Guys.

In fact, Mr. Scalzi thinks that dogs are for the weaker of spirit, since the dog is, in effect, "your wingman."

"If you're feeling insecure about your space in the world, you get a dog because he will always back you up,” he said. “He’s the insecure man's best friend."

A man with a cat, on the other hand, "is secure with himself," he said. "He's sharing his space with a predator."

Many women agree that guys with cats are extra special.

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The Cats Protection study found that single male cat owners were more likely than their female counterparts to have made, or consider making, a sacrifice for their cat — including giving up a holiday or going into debt for their cat if necessary.

Single men were also almost as likely as single women to break a friendship rather than lose their cat, and would consider choosing their cat over their partner.

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