I’ve found that people are always dismissive about other human’s connections with their animals. More often than not I’ve heard the phrase, ‘Oh, get over it, it’s only a dog/cat’ uttered after one’s pet dies. But I think it must be those people who have never had pets - or at least not for a long time - who just don’t understand.
My dog is one of my best friends. Over the past sixteen years I have grown up with him, cuddled him, and laughed at his odd quirks. Although he can’t speak, we have a relationship on some level. Essentially, he’s just the mute, furry friend I never had!
So when he goes to ‘doggy heaven’, which I know will probably be soon, I am going to be très upset. And I don’t care who knows.