*sigh* I have always had an animal. I was taught at a young age if you don't care for an animal it will get sick and die ( a lesson from my best and favorite baby sitter). She scared me so bad I couldn't stand the thought of my beloved animals dieing. Now I pride myself in having a tidy tight ship when it comes to animal enclosures. I wouldn't like my house to be filthy and neither do my animals. I believe what is best for a human, Clean water, fresh bedding, hearty healthy food, should be just half of the care you give your animals. Animals deserve so much more than us. They are innocent. I give 200% to my animals and it shows!