Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I am attempting to picture this event inside my head, and I must honestly say that I might not. (I am REALLY afraid of pain). But then again, the REAL situation might feel differently at the time.

My pets are very important to me. I think of their well-being by constant vet care, the right foods, and enough comforts for them to be happy. I love them unconditionally (even when they are bad) and I can't ever picture myself voluntarily ever giving one of them up. I spend countless dollars on them even before I buy the new winter coat that I desperately need, but would I go into serious debt for them? ......probably not.

Does this make me a pet owner instead of a pet parent? I don't know. All I know is that sometimes you need to be realistic and not optimistic.

But slick, you are NOT wrong! And I admire people who value their animals 100% over themselves. Maybe I am just not that good of a person.
I think I feel the same way. I love them more then anything, I think about them all the time and I make many sacrifices for them. I hope that I never have to choose because I am not sure what my decision would be.

I do not think you are wrong, Slick. I admire you for being so dedicated to my animals.

The only time I find it strange is when people put their animals before their young children. I've known a few people that treat their pets better then their human babies. The young children get neglected while the pets are treated highly.