I salute you, SeaBreeze -- I agree with everything you said. I also love animals and always adopt/foster from the shelter. My dogs are family, and it is my business if that's where I choose to spend my money!
AND, I don't give up on them when they get old and sick. As a pet owner, it is my responsibility to take care of them properly and humanely, and I do.
Ralphy, what's WRONG with you?
Butterfly, I think you meant to reply to QuickSilver.