Alright.. On the pet issue.

You all can say I'm crazy, whatever, I'll admit that hehe. But! My dog is like my child. I don't have kids, I have my collie, Charlie. He goes to work with me, runs errands with me, sleeps in my bed, etc. I am lucky in that if something like the hurricane were to happen where I live, I have the money and resources and whatnot to take him and leave the area.

But, I can honestly say, that if I *was* in a situation where I was dirt poor and had Charlie, I would not leave him behind for anything. They would have to drag me out of my house kicking, screaming, biting because it just wouldn't happen. I would rather stay and fend for myself with him (even with the risk of sickness, death, whatever) than leave him behind.

I know I will get completely jumped on for saying this.. but, would you leave your child behind? In *my* mind, Charlie is my child, and I sure wouldn't dream of it.