Comparing having a dog to having a kid is a ridiculous comparison to make.....i would allow 500 dogs to die a painful death to save the life of 1 child,you have to keep it realistic....dogs dont have the value of children so to compare them is pointless.
I accept people have children they need help with financially thats acceptable in most cases.....with a dog i dont think it is acceptable,simple.
My point was how many people still have kids knowing that they don't have the financial means to support them no money no job lets have a kid and let the state keep us.