I agree!! I hate how badly-behaved, out of control, screaming children are often considered "cute" or "just being kids," and yet the most well-behaved, quiet animal gets glared at (or worse). And people do seem to feel uncomfortable with folks like my DH and I who have animals but no children, as if we hate kids or something. I'd not be surprised if we got a few more dogs and the neighbors started complaining about the ruckus while their own kids ran amuck in the streets at all hours...*sigh*

I hope your situation works out okay, Purrley!