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Yep.. I try to impress upon my kids and family what it means to get a dog or cat. You just don't get an animal.. You get a member of the family.. You have to realize that when the family wants to go away, you have one that usually has to stay home, and be cared for.

You have an extra mouth to feed.. another person/child to take care of.. You have another family member that will cost you money for illness.

You have another family member that you will no doubt outlive and will cause you lots of heartache when you eventually lose them..

Pets are not something you should think lightly of. It's unfortunate that most people do..

When they leave us it's heartbreak for sure..even for the toughest among us..

You are so right about all of that...

I saw my tough old day cry, when he had to put down our beloved cocker spaniel, Jingles(the fudge thief)...nothing can reduce a tough guy to tears as quickly, than to see his beloved animal family member be sick or need to be euthanized...

Pets are a real responsibility, thats for sure...and they steal your hearts...