Originally posted by wolfsoul
Her parents can't change their opinions from what they are. They shouldn't be forced to love an animal they've had for a day just as much as they love their children that they've had for 16, 14, and 10 years. The rats was as important to Jynnelle as would be her children, because to her that was her child. And people here told her what was best for it, and so she brought it back. Just because she loved it, doesn't mean that her family should love it. My mom hates ALL my animals. I guess she is cruel, heartless and mean because she loves me more than my pets.
I never said her parents should change their opinion.

I think it's wrong that some people don't love their pets as much as their children. I love my dogs and would much rather have them than a child any day.

I know she may have loved it, what if she love her human child (when/if she has one) but her parents didn't? Does that mean it shouldn't get medical help if needed, just because her parents don't like it? Maybe that doesn't apply to her situation though, since it seems animal children aren't as important to her parents as a human child is.