If I was not able to bring Rocky to the track, I would not be able to go. He just can not stay by himself that long. I agree with what you are talking about, but it is not the pet, but the owner. It is like everything else in this world, just lack of respect for people. I sold my house this week and I was questioned a thousand times why I was touching up the paint and steam cleaning the carpets for the new owner. My response was "It is the right thing to do." People just don't respect anyone anymore. It is what is best for them and the h*** with everybody else. Don't blame the pets. Blame their owner. Pets can be your only friend somedays.