Because they want a companion that will love them unconditionally.
We have a local non-profit that solicits supplies from our vendors and asks for veterinarian and nursing volunteers to provide free clinics for the pets of homeless people and extremely low-income people. The staff report that few of our usual paying patients receive so much of their owner’s time and attention.
It is easy to judge, but the most important aspect is that every pet owner provides the best food, housing, and medical care that they can afford.