The former actress and singer, Doris Day, when she retired devoted her retirement years to taking care of animals. And she said “They give such tremendous love”. The love part, between an animal and his person, is what you are missing here. Love. Please think about that.
I have. I think you should love humans first, and animals second. Even Michael Vick, who is not perfect, but neither am I.
I have two dogs. A dachsund and a mutt. I love those dogs. But Michael Vick, a human being with a soul, comes first.