My stepdad hates cats and threatens to kill mine several times a day. He likes dogs if they are small, shedless, and don't bark (dead?), but of course he hates my dog and threatens to kill her too. He hates small mammals and he doesn't consider fish an animal with feelings and needs.

My mom loves dogs and cats and small mammals, but neglects her fish and doesn't much understand proper care for any animal.

My 11 year old sister likes animals, but doesn't know how to handle them properly. She doesn't like fish though and doesn't consider them a pet.

My 6 year old sisters like animals, but aren't really interested in them.