“But, even if you love animals and your pets, are they really on the same level as your own children, or a substitute for children?”
Of course not.
Well, except for my childless, ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ Sister.
*SMIRK*
P.S. Beau and I have 14 dogs, a few barn cats, a mule and NO kids between us. We are amazingly HAPPY with the situation. In our previous lives, I raised three step-sons to adulthood, he raised 14 Foster kids with his (deceased) wife. We’ve done our part for Society. ;)
God bless you Diana. Yes the two of you have done your part in raising the next generation. Kudos to your man for his role in raising the foster children. Sadly too many children don’t have the best upbringing, but he and his late wife did what they could to help children in a difficult situation. My heart goes out to people who give of themselves that way.
And kudos to you for raising three stepsons.