I can't remember a time in my life I never had an animal be it rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, fishes, cats, dogs, birds. My parents were supportive of us having pets and it really helped me become a responsible, loving person I am today. After getting married and coming to Canada, I now have a Yorkie and a budgie. If given me the chance of a bigger house and an income, I would have another dog or maybe two for sure! Being that my husband never had a pet before, it is considered a huge step on his part and he learned to love our puppy and budgie. My in-laws family is different though. They think dogs are dirty and are supposed to be kept outside/garage and not indoor which I feel is unacceptable..can you imagine keeping a dog outside during winter in Canada or in a garage full of dangerous parts? Although my MIL is okay and has somewhat accepted my furbaby, he is cute not many people can resist him
. My FIL is out of the question. Don't think he loves anything much at all especially when it comes to animals although I do hope he slowly will. I respect them for what they are but I still feel people who never received an opportunity to love or be loved by an animal misses out a lot in their lives.