I would take care of them as if they were my own, for over a yr. I took care of my ex boyfriend's niece's yorkie, who's name was Peanut, even when her uncle and I were over. I still made sure he ate when his power weren't fore coming with his resources. He still got affection, and plenty of love, and food, and care. I would never harm a animal, avoid them in the car when driving, even squirrels. I would keep cats, but I have allergies to cat that I have not had as kittens, I have had my cat since she was born in my home, from a stray I was feeding. I do not move anyplace my four legged babies can't go.