I saw this show, more than once. Dr. Phil tried to get them to get rid of all their pets, in particular their teenage son's lizard who was about $20/week to feed in crickets. I've also seen a follow up show. The family did get rid of the cats, and the husband said something like "The shelter person told us cats never stay in shelters long, as they are very adoptable pets." I was furious.

I love Dr. Phil. In most cases, I think he makes a LOT of sense, but I've seen him do a lot of shows where animals are involved, and in that respect he and I totally disagree. He's always saying stuff like "I've had beagles, I've had pets all my life" but it really seems like his animals are just that.. HIS. He does not necessarily see them as a lifelong commitment.

God Bless the teenage boy though.. he went out and got a job or an allowance or something and now pays to feed the lizard himself