Where did the OP state that the pets were acquired because they’re cute?swagwalk wrote: ↑ I feel there is a lot of things people don't think about before then jump in with both feet and get a pet (dog, cat, whatever). It's CUTE shouldn't be your primary reason for a getting a pet, or just because the kid(s) asked for it. Personally, I'm not a pet person as I can't stand the smell, licking, barking or the time as they don't fit into my lifestyle. I won't even date people with pets cos it will drive me crazy. There is a reason some people don't want kids (I love kids), and it's no different to not wanting pets.
This is akin to people that drive gas guzzlers and then complain about gas prices. Pet owners complaining about Vet fees....all this is self inflict.
Nobody cares if you want/don’t want pets. Or kids. Or furniture. But do you find your reply helpful to the OP?