> I have relatives making choices between feeding themselves or their pet for the day [..] Really? And why do they have a pet? If they are disabled (e.g. blind

> I have relatives making choices between feeding themselves or their pet for the day [..] Really? And why do they have a pet? If they are disabled (e.g. blind) then I understand the inherent value of a pet (a god that helps you walk through). If not, then I think owning a pet is a poor choice for someone who can't feed himself.