The time and resource commitments of having a dog is another big negative to me. Even something as simple as going to a Flames game after work is just hassles, as often I've seen people drive from downtown back to their house to let their dog out, and then drive back into downtown for the game. That sounds like such a pain.
And don't get me started on dog hotels during vacations. $70 a night for a dog hotel? That could pay for a chunk of your hotel stay.
And this is before vet bills. Pets just seem like a time and money pit to me. At least with kids, they eventually become self sufficient, and won't poop on your carpet.
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