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Hope this thread isn't considred too old; the reply text box doesn't labeled it as archived. Anyway, I found this little tidbit in the Fridge Brilliance page at TV Tropes. Having read that, it makes me think Greg's line about "not [being her] dog" may have been made in the same metaphorical sense as the above observation. Like, he doesn't want to be treated as some sweet animal for her to take care of until he dies but rather the romantic partner and spouse he really is.
 * While trying to let down Greg, Rose said that she would like to "play" with him. For someone so loving and caring, it was quite a derogative term, until it came to me. To Rose, Greg's feelings and, overall, lifespan are just like those of a stray puppy that took a liking for her, or even a normal human. Dogs grow older faster than humans and die in just 18 years at maximum. To Rose, a relationship between herself and Greg would be like like that and (those who had pets and had seen them die would know) just as heartbreaking.