I hate people who see animals as objects and not as a loving member of the family. A lot of people seem to think that animals don't have feelings, or that they aren't smart, and basically think of them as decoration, or a toy to do with what they please. I will admit, I got my husky because she is pretty. Not from a breeder, but a friend was trying to find her a good home. People ooh and ahh at my dog. But I also chose to take her for her personality. I treat her like a member of the family. She is spoiled rotten and wants for nothing. My cat is the same way (I adopted him from the shelter). I think about all the love an devotion that I have shown my pets and how well kept they are. THen I turn on the TV and see this depressing comercial from the ASPCA about all the animals that need homes after being neglected and abused. Some beaten, some starving. For god sakes, if you choose to keep a pet, whether it be a dog, cat, rodent, fish, reptile or whatever weird thing you want to keep in your house, take care of the poor thing. They depend on you!!
And for those curious, this is the comercial that set me off. It made me cry.