> I think it is an accurate statement to say that, for some people, pets are as important as their family. What is it that you think these people are not rememb

> I think it is an accurate statement to say that, for some people, pets are as important as their family. What is it that you think these people are not remembering? That they are human, and their dogs are not. You're correct that some people believe that their dogs are part of their family, but that doesn't obligate the rest of us to treat them as such.