Roses are red, violets are blue, I'd rather spend Valentine’s Day with Fido than you. Rather than cuddle with their partner on the romantic holiday, 21 percent of adults would prefer to be with their pet, according to a new survey.

At the end of the day, a dog is a dog! But unfortunately, not everyone has a home of their own. Wendy Diamond, a pet lifestyle expert and author of “It's a Dog's World: The Savvy Guide to Four-Legged Living,” offers tips on how current pet owners can help local animals in need. Here's an excerpt:

Dr. David Dosa was skeptical when first told that Oscar, an aloof cat kept by a nursing home, predicted patients' deaths. Dosa's doubts eroded after he tallied about 50 correct calls made by the cat over five years, a process he explains in a new book, "Making Rounds With Oscar."