That is funny to me given your previous history in certain circles.
There are probably a lot of people from that walk of life that feel the same way about their pets.
Humans borrow money they can’t pay back.
Humans make bets they can’t cover.
Humans choose certain indulgences.
All of these can lead to ruin for themselves and their families, yet they proceed down these paths anyway.
Kittens want to play and give and get affection.
I prefer them over many humans I know.