My older dog, Spike, has become very devoted to the Stupas. This is no exaggeration. She hangs around with us while we work on them (my other dog, Tucker, prefers to look for discarded offerings in the woods). Spike is nearing 14 years old (September 9th), and has a teeter to her walk now. But she's making plans for a better rebirth next time! She actually circumambulates the Stupa while we work sometimes, by herself!