Eh, you spoke your mind. That's great. Ya didn't try to start anything, which some people do purposefully.

It leaves a bad taste in my mouth when people change their lifestyle and then consequentially get rid of animals. I do know people who have extenuating circumstances- had to take in a relative's kid, their children turned out extremely allergic, etc. One of my grammar school peers had a lot of cats and then developed a SEVERE cat allergy, and was very hurt about what to do about it.

I like you would do anything I had to do to keep a dog or cat, as they aren't disposable. Thrive on stability like children do too, which a lot of people don't take into account I'm sure. "Oh Fido is better off in another home where he can get more attention." Pfft..