I’m a big dog person who also likes cats. Sounds like you put your pets in the same category as livestock, accessories or equipment, rather than working and companion animals...
You’d be wrong. Last 2 dogs I had one lived 17 years and had a great life and the last one lasted 12 years and had a great life. Both well behaved, loved the kids and people, never took off, listened to commands and let us know anytime came around. Both missed, a hard loss and neither are replaceable.