I bet your house is a shite state
same, (well hoovers broke but no particular dust allergy) somewhere along the way i aquired a manual pre electric hoover, have been using that as and when the urge to do a bit of hoovering strikes. Which i cannot say is very often.
Dusting is a fucking losing battle so fuck that shit

ex-house rabbit.
She doesn't strop much, she's more of a tortured soul. Sits and gazes into the breeze with her ears back, looking pensive. And then goes mental if you go near her food.
Cats are strange creatures, i was once at a party and a cat walked in, everyone in the room tried to get the cat to go to them, excpt for me, as im not fond of cats. What did the cat do, head straight for me, and jump up to sit on my leg. Very contrary creatures. I should like them for that, as i have such a streak myself.
And dogs, much as i love them, the way to their heart is very simply through their stomach, if you feed them they will follow you around all day and never leave your side, making you feel super special, but its only because you have some doggy biscuits in your pockets. Oh and they do like a bit of fuss and attention which i gladly give to the bigger more handsome dogs, those little yappy fuckers can do one.
but slightly less cynically if you also respond to their warm and affectionate greetings they will love you.