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					Originally Posted by amIblue?  And can you imagine person A giving up a pet for person B? | 
	
 Yes but not for someone you are merely dating.
  
 Not every pet owner sees animals the same way.  I like animals and particularly dogs but I ultimately see dogs the same way the law in many (most or all?) states seems them.  Dogs are property--property that can be loved but property nonetheless.  As with any property a dog can overstay its worth and welcome if an owner sees more costs than benefits.  That includes if a dog requires more time, attention, and special consideration than the humans.  That's why I don't own animals.