Sometimes things are said with wry wit and unless we pick up on this, we can take them too personally. Sophie's Daddy has also had a lot of experience with dog owners who really don't have what it takes to be a dog owner. Maybe he has met one too many of them. He was making a point about all the things that need to be considered. Again, sometimes the written word (no intonations or facial expressions to assist) does not convey the spirit in which things were intended. I am sorry that feelings were hurt by his comments but I really do believe his heart is in the right place.

Sophie's Daddy, As far as this thread having gone on for so long, you are dealing with a lot of Mommies here...you know, Men are from Mars and Women from Venus.