I suppose you could consider me a member of PETA....People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.
On a more serious note, Imorovan makes some great comments below. It really does seem like some people treat their pets better than they treat other people. It really is quite sad.
I don't dislike animals, in fact I think that given the right conditions, certain animals can make great pets. But if you truly are an animal lover, if you live in an apartment with no available outdoor space, don't get a big dog and keep him locked inside all day.