Yes.
I dropped $8k on my 10-year old shih-tzu who finally had to be euthanized - I’d gladly do it again.
Dropped another $8k on my rescue bull dog - who was apparently a lot older than what the shelter told me - I’d also do it again.
Pets are companions, family members, never complain, glad to see us when we get home. They helped me through unbelievable grief when my mother and husband died within months of each other - I don’t think I would have made it without them.
Two words “unconditional love”.....rarely provided by two legged animals.....people could learn a lot them.