I am sorry for presuming that you are NOT helping humans in dire straights.
I bet you actually do help some.
But what drives the concern for animals beyond simple appreciation of them and perhaps kepping a pet or two?
To invest in expensive medical treatment when innocent kids anywhere in the world don't have basic needs being met seemsincomrphensible to me.
Can you help me understand?
BTW, I have had many pets in my life - both canine and feline.
G-d sent us dogs to remind us what unconditional love is.
He sent us cats to keep the dogs entertained. :-)