“Yes, from the Humane Society. It was a kitten.”

— Anna Nelson, hair stylist, Omaha, Neb.

“Yes, a Great Dane.”

— Jeff DeJanynes, electrician, Lawrence

“Yes, my kids and I have. We recently adopted a cat.”

— Matt Patterson, teacher, Lawrence

“I have, a rat terrier.”

— Keri Rodriquez, employment consultant, Lawrence