I have three...two rescued dogs and one kitty. I love them, and they really ARE a lot of company, but I'm also realizing how they limit my freedom. Shameful to admit, I know! I could travel a lot more if they didn't need me. When I ponder finding homes for them, I realize no one else would care for them as I do: making sure their medical needs are met, seeing that they are free of parasites like fleas and ticks, keeping them in a safe environment where they are not tied up!, feeding them, loving them, letting them sleep with me! I adopted Fozzie, the Golden mix at 8 weeks old, and he's like my child. The older female dachshund, Feather, is blind, but so sweet and loving. Yellow Kitty, my Maine Coon cat is the sweetest cat I've ever owned. Realizing all of this, I admit I do feel stifled and limited. Even moving to a new location is daunting. One has to find a pet-friendly neighborhood. I've worked for years (literally) to make my yard escape-proof!
Okay...so that's my rant. I just wonder if anyone else has the same feelings!