to what you said carole, is why we get along so well with animals! Creatures that were put on this earth without being asked to and need love- just like us! I THINK we relate to animals very well! (not in a "crazy" kind of way- just have an inclination towards the injured, abandoned, less abile. I work with mentally ill adults! If I had my drithers, I'd work with animals for a job but there is too much pain in losing pets and seeing neglected pets etc. I really admire vets and others in the field! I wonder what the burn out rate is like?