They get to be a part of your life.
As an aside...Never name an animal yer gonna eat.
;)
I cannot rescue dogs again, yet. But, I plan on start rescuing pitbulls again, soon.
Related:
My first rescue in 1994, was a pitbull from Baltimore. We get her home and I am taking her by leash to the apartment. I pass a Korean couple who lived above us. They mention the dog and ask its name.
I reply, “Porkchop.”
I don’t know if I offended them, but, I swear I saw the guy lick his lips.