What people don't seem to realise is that by having a pet you are on a very well lubricated slope (and I don't mean a gay chink!).
People say they love their animals and this opens the door for loving something which isn't a human of the opposite sex. Once we get away from the idea the the only fond feelings we should have for anything other than Jesus is our spouse.
Children are to raised, parents to be respected. When someone 'loves' an aminal they are fumbling grotesquely (and I don't mean like a gynocologist) into the world of extra marital affairs
My research shows that shows that a dog is NOT a mans best friend but a gateway drug into sexual experimentation
The popular press (and I don't mean the Gutenberg) seems to support any kind of 'love'. Animal, mineral or vegetable seems to be acceptable, these days, I expect.
It stinks and I hate it.
YIC