James.k.Polk wrote:Bad experience with dogs. My ex-wife wanted to adopt puppies but never wanted to lift a finger to train, bathe, clean up after or care for.
I kind of like cats but ever since the divorce I seem highly allergic.
Nowadays I feel the only pet I could care for is a hermit crab and I *might* forget to feed that.
Sounds more like you had a bad experience with your ex.