I hope i didn't cause offense by my post, this subject is close to me at the mo and I may have taken that into my response to you. I apologise if that is so.
No offense taken LilyFlower. You made a very good point and one that I failed to see. I thank you for that. I have decided that I needed to find a different means to my end. Rather than checking on the pets, we are going to rescue them!
I wonder if they (dogs) feel the effects of alcoholism? Mine seems to be able to sense when I am down and love me up. The leopard gecko on the other hand just might be oblivious ...