I don't understand the level of attachment some people have with their pets. Am I the odd ball here? I mean, I got a buddy, him and his wife have dumped over 10k in a mutt dog they rescued from the pound. They have a nice house and as soon as you walk in you get blasted with the smell of dog. They treat this thing like its a human. I had them over for new years and his wife wanted to leave to be home to watch the ball drop with the dog because she told the dog they'd be home before midnight... wtf?? lol I grew up with pets. My ex-wife and I had a dog, but it was longhaired...didn't shed.. IDK... I think animals are meant to live outdoors...