I will always have dogs. I wouldn't mind having a cat, but it would take a very special one. That is on the back burner though, because my dogs now are not accustomed to cats.
My dogs did do very well around horses and the dogs were not leashed...I always wanted a horse, but I am no where near ready for that responsiblity!
I think when the boys get to be teenagers, I might have time to start something like that. I have a great mentor when the time is right.
I would also love to get a goat or two. That will probably be the next animal I get besides keeping dogs.
Edit: I will also probably always have a parakeet.... My son has a wonderful one, and I couldn't imagine being without him.....Im glad they have a decent lifespan.