Well yeah, of course I did. [Does he look like a neglectful/abusive pet owner to you???] And uh...I guess that depends on your definition of bond? I mean they liked me well enough and I helped take care of them, but they weren't just mine, you know what I mean? They were family animals.

[He means family in the sense of like...his blood family, not his syndicate family. Mom, dad, sister, y'know, that whole biz.]