Pensions were granted to Confederate veterans and their widows and minor children by the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia; these records are in the state archives or equivalent agency.
A dog's is called Man's best friend while cats are not because dogs are much more faithful and understanding. You will mean far more to your dog than to your pet cat. A dog depends on you in a way that cats don't. Contrasted to pet dogs, cats just don't give much of a shit about you. Of course there are exceptions.
Allow me to demonstrate: Although one might say cats are better than dogs because of their ability to enchant millions on the internet, dogs are far superior because it is not without reason that they are called man's best friend because of their loyalty. The devil's advocate is showing the other side.