Well, I view you as a very hateful person. I started reading this because I do see a problem with people equating pets with children. (The love I have for my pets certainly isn't equal to the love I have for my children.) But I'm not even going to read past this sentence. Shame on you. Pets are loving and sweet and wonderful. WTF is wrong with you?
If I could "unclap" for you, I would.