I agree, I have had many dear pets over the years. I cried my heart out when they died, and, being a country gal, had to bury some of them myself.
That said, I would never choose the lives of ANY of the pets I've had over the years......Calvin, my devoted Lab, GiGi, my poodle, Floyd and Katie, my sweet and loving cats, or Laddie my Collie, over a decent human life.
Thank you. I don't hate animals. I just accept that they don't carry the same value as people and, when in an emergency rescue situation, they can't be given priority.
But you can't have a rational discussion with some pet lovers the same way you can't have a rational discussion with liberals. They just get all emotional and call you heartless and mean.