Guesterheimer, I think you would be better off with a plant. My family and I have been very blessed with all sorts of pets due to people like you. All of our pets are rescued including a cat that has no front claws that was thrown out side to fend for his self. If you have no more respect for an animal that you have taken into your home and totaly depends on you for their life, then you are better off with a house plant. No commitment with that.