I know that with me my animals are a big part of my life. I have 4 dogs, a weimaraner, a pit mix, an over-sized chihuaha(spelling) and my yorkie, also a min. rabbit, and my animals are my best friends. They're always there when others aren't. Like boyfriends etc. so they are very special to me. They aren't mean or hateful, they listen. So people that don't understand this relationship they've never had it, so don't feel bad, feel fortunate.