This person deserves our pity. He's obviously never had unconditional love for (and from) a pet.

Or, my first thought is that he is like my friend. As a child, Lonnie lost his "soul-mate dog". He loved that puppy more than anyone or anything. And it loved him. The puppy absorbed all of his tears and anger from when his parents beat and abused him. His puppy was his only friend in the world. When the puppy died, part of Lonnie's heart died. He closed it firmly and has never opened it again to allow another baby into his life. He laughs at me when I tell him that I still cry over Kuhio. And, he said those same words "JUST A CAT".

Yep, these people deserve our pity. What a sad way to live.