Originally posted by K9soul
I do not really care, however, to be told how I should or shouldn't act or feel towards my pets.
Who told you how to act or feel towards your pets? Was it me? I certainly didn't mean to sound like that at all! I apoligize if that's what you thought! I'm not telling anyone what to do - I just wanted to know if other people considered themselves their dog's mom/dad, or something else. Sorry!