Naomi,

Those ignoramuses who make stupid comments like that are just plain ignorant. "Alot of money for just a pet" is the most assanine remark I've heard. But don't feel alone because I went through it with Casey. My comeback was always "All that money for just a kid????" They'd have this dumbfounded look on their faces like there is a difference. The best thing to do with those idiots is to ignore them for them know NOT what they're talking about.

Hang in there.

(((((hugs)))))