People skip parties to be with pets

[Catherine]

You had more fun than anyone else. If a dress can't stand up to a dog or two it isn't the right dress anyhow.
A party with a dog or two is a real party.

A dinner where my lizard is welcome is my kind of dinner. Maybe that is the best way to test out new friends. Will they let you bring a pet with you. If no,  do you really want them as friends.

I  am surprized that no one else rolled around with you and the dogs. They missed the best part.