How close are you to your pet?Is he/she like family?

That's very funny Tessa. I wouldn't doubt it that these animals know what they are doing! Thanks for responding!

I agree. Not only pets but all animals are wonderful! Animals are very interesting creatures and don't get as much respect as they deserve from some humans.

That's really great to be so close to him. I am like that with my cats. That's the way I believe it should be. I dont understand some people that get pets and ignore them, not spending anytime at all with them. There is so much more to having a pet than just feeding them and cleaning the litter box/letting them out to go! They too need love and affection.

Hi TessWhite. I'm sorry to hear about your situation.I hope you can find homes for them. I know how hard it can be, especially if they are full grown cats and dogs. It seems somewhat easier to get rid of them if they are babies. But, even then it is very hard. My one cat had 4 babies recently and that makes my cat population go to 6. I also have a 19 month old that keeps me very busy and 3 teens. I cannot keep all these kittens and I have been trying to get good homes for them but I have not found one yet. Good luck with your situation and thanks for your response!

Hello magojordan...It is a very good idea not to let that guinea pig of yours sleep in the bed with you! Thats amazing that he can tell the difference between people!You can never underestimate ANY animal! Thanks for your response!!

Perhaps that is the reason the male cats are like that.lol. Even in animal life the men are less affectionate! Thanks for your response.

Hi nandigamharika. I understand that as well. I know some people that don't want pets for many reasons. Some don't need or want the extra responsibilities that come with pets some don't like the smell either. I am a very clean person and I do my best to clean up after my pets 24/7. Plus, I keep them very clean too, no fleas,etc. But even the cleanest homes can still have that "odor" from having pets. And then, some people just don't have the time. It's okay not to want them.What makes me upset are the people that dont want to care for their pet when they already ahev them. Then the pet gets mistreated. It is better for that person to just give the pet to someone that wants the pet. Thank you for your response!!

And if you don't want them then you don't have to and shouldn't have them! Everyone is different. And to each his or her own! :-)

I always see those christmas stockings in the stores for pets, I never got any for mine, but I always thought they were cute.I do however buy them other littlte toys too at the holidays and even though everyone thought I was silly for this, on Thankgiving I make sure to give my cats the turkey dinner canned catfood.lol.Thanks for your response!

aww.That's really cute. I once had a cat that would follow me around, just like a dog, I would take her for walks. One day she followed me to the store which was about 3-4 blks away.She wouldn't cross the busy road though that was in front of the store but when I came out and crossed the street again, she was waiting! amazing!

What does having a child have to do with not being able to have a pet? When my daughter was born, we had 2 dogs and 3 cats. When she turned a year old, another cat was added to the household thru her finding it and saying it was hers. To this day, she can do anything to her cat and the cat lets her. I just look at her wrong and she gets huffy with me. I guess I'll never understand why some people who claim they love their pets, can get rid of them soon as a baby is born. My one cat was very protective our our daughter when she was a baby. Always slept under or at the foot of her crib. Didn't need a baby monitor with Lightning watching over her while she slept. He would come racing to let us know whenever she needed tending to. Having a pet in the house can be more rewarding than not having one when I child is young.