Of course owning an animal is a lifetime commitment. This is why we didn’t take a couple of chickens. It’s hard enough dealing with a 200lb dog, and three cats. Not to mention a very large blended family, LOL!
Now all we need is to realize that the doctors lied, and I come up pregnant :)
I have 4 dogs and 2 cats, 3 dogs are over 10 years old, when they die or have to be put down, it is very hard. I have done it and it still brings a tear to my eye. I will say again, pet ownership is not a fashion statement.