What "tough talk?" I only saw one of those, and he's piped down. I haven't noted anyone here that isn't an animal lover, but that doesn't mean they don't see the cost/benefit ratio on this idea as foolhardy.
The mindset in question is based on cold reality and facts. Not feeling.
The opposition you see on this thread is in reaction to a touchy feely response to the problem at hand.
Cold reality sometimes dictates that you put your feelings aside to do the best thing for something that you have responsibility for. Like shooting a dog.
My feelings would never let me shoot a dog. But cold reality has at times demanded that I do it in the best interests of the dog.
But the main thing in play on this thread is 2 opposing philosophies. One says a pet is equal to a human. The other say no way!