I love how he included his children as pets. You can train them to do almost anything!
I have thought about the thought of getting a pet, something to come home to, but I think it would die while I was gone or tear the place up.
Kids do make the best pets. You can take them anywhere. They eat most of the same foods. You can take them on airliners. The government allows you a tax deduction for each kid. They are great.