I've read that before too. since I've been on my own I've always had a dog or dogs. I've also had two out of state job offers, but I refused them. There is no way on God's green earth I'd let my dogs go. My wife and I aren't going to have kids, so our dogs are our kids. Dog=unconditional love. 24/7. No matter who you are, to your dog you are the center of the universe--Rich