They are amazing friends.
We tell them when they can play, when they can't. We feed them what WE want to feed them on OUR schedule. We take them out to potty at OUR convenience. We make them go outside when they don't want to, and make them come inside when they want to stay out.
Yet... they still love us and their whole being is dedicated to just spending time with us.
Truly amazing creatures.
I am sorry for your loss of Cody. One of life's most painful experiences.