Daily Prompt: Menagerie

I saw this, and thought it was a quick thought worm to change from the norm of my posts.  This is a reply to the Daily Prompt, and a quick one might I add.  The question?

Do you have animals in your life? If yes, what do they mean to you? If no, why have you opted not to?I don't have animals in my life.  I don't even have any virtual animals.  I've opted not to because I know that if I had an animal, I would mistreat it.  I don't mean in the way that I would kick it or starve it.  However, my lifestyle is fast moving.  I really like the fact that I can move as freely as my mind can conceive of, with little thought of what ramifications might exist on the homefront.I do know that this freedom will eventually come to an end.  However, I think that notion is what propels me to live kinetically...frenetically...to get the most out of each and every day.  I will eventually have to slow down, be a little more "responsible" with my time and planning.But for now, I move at a break neck pace at times, and that's just the way I like it.  An animal would only stymie that, or even worse, become a victim to that fast-paced lifestyle.  I often look at people who have pets who are cooped up in the house all day, or cooped up in a cage.  I'm not a huge animal rights/PETA person, but that sucks.  Why not just admit that your schedule and lifestyle is not conducive to having a pet.  Get a significant other...or get a hooker!My life is a menagerie of personalities.  If you'd like to join in on the discussion, you can see this prompt here:  Daily Prompt: Menagerie