I think someone shot my dog.

[Fatboy Joe]

I just see them more as a friend than a relative. Friends will come and go, but relatives will always be relatives, even if we don't want them to be.

 

[CHenry]

It'd be a shame to tell that to someone who can't have children and gets part of that fulfillment from their pets too.

Exactly...

 

[vdub]

relatives will always be relatives, even if we don't want them to be.

The only part I agree with of your posts. I could get rid of an aunt, cousin, brother or two and be ok!!