Quote from Adrian Monk in Mr. Monk and the Dog
Natalie: Mr. Monk, you should adopt the dog. Adrian Monk: Excuse me? Natalie: Just for a day or two until the owner gets back. I'm worried about you you're getting lonely. Adrian Monk: Not that lonely, not dog lonely. Natalie: I think you are dog lonely. Dogs are family. Adrian Monk: No, no, dogs are animals. They're filthy, they're naked, and they eat, and then they un-eat, and then that is probably the worst idea you've ever had.