This is also my own experience. Also, thanks for sharing your own friendship experiences. My best friend and I looked at ones over the past couple weeks. Actually, there's a whole story I could tell about my decision to get a pet. For example, until a week ago, I lived in an apartment that did NOT allow pets.
Parents certainly can impact their children's ability to make friends.
I have enjoyed reading about your own and your family's friendship experiences. You have got great articles here. I am not finished reading your articles yet and am going to do so right after posting this message. I hope you'll return. Fruity continues to adjust to her new life with me.