Whoa - this is a hornet’s nest lol.
I like dogs. But I don’t go nuts over them like most. Because I only “like” them, I would never own one. I find them more of a pain in the neck than they’re worth. Hair everywhere, slobbering, picking up after them, they ruin things at times.....I just never saw the up side FOR ME.
Having said that, my son-in-law has two dogs (I live on the property) and my son has three....all of them large dogs. I see how much they love their dogs, and I get it. My daughter-in-law loves them, but not my daughter. She finds them to be more trouble than they’re worth, but she no doubt got that from me.
If you love them, however, that’s great! Dogs are great companions and more loyal and loving than many humans, but that’s another subject lol.
Thank you - my feelings exactly! We do have a dog. He is just like family, but he is my husband’s dog - not mine. I do spoil him a bit but he is not my responsibility. We can’t go anywhere for very long without having to be home to let him out to go potty, so we have to leave our grandkids when we are visiting. Will I be upset when he is gone? Sure. But I will be more sad for my husband. He is retired and the dog is his constant companion.