I think it's one thing if someone is uneasy around animals or has just never been around them, but something entirely different when someone dislikes them. One time someone came over to my house and made a comment about my dog who was sleeping on the floor. I told him my dog lives here, not you. If you don't like it, leave. Seriously, I think one of the main reasons people dislike animals is because they are afraid of them. I can see being afraid of a large dog but disliking them is nuts. I think those people have some issues they need to deal with.
