As a kid, I never had "indoor" pets. When I married my wife, she had two cats and a dog. Since then, we've had cats, dogs, fish and rabbits. At one time we had two Angora rabbits and she was spinning the wool from them. I grumble and gripe, but they've all been rescue animals. She's good about rescuing strays and cast-offs. Maybe that's why she married me! When it comes right down to it, I'm a sucker for these "orphans" too. Heck, if I can get my gun-hating wife to suggest I need another firearm I'll adopt a grizzly bear!!