The blustery cold gives us all good reason to stay in tonight and watch some quality television.

Consider the PBS repeat of "Nature: Why We Love Cats and Dogs," which airs in most of our region at 8 p.m. on PBS.

"Some people are cat people, some are dog people," the introduction starts. "But regardless of which camp they fall into, most people are simply crazy about their pets. The connections people form with their cats and dogs are often the longest, strongest relationships in their lives. They are our soul mates, our best friends, sometimes even our surrogate children. What makes these creatures such key members of our families?"

For those of you braving the cold anyway, the entire episode, a photo contest and a place to write about your pets' quirks can also be found on the episode's official Web site.

Four-time Emmy Award winner, filmmaker and director Ellen Goosenberg Kent produced the storytelling-rich program over 10 months.

-- Sandra M. Klepach