When you as a pet lover fall in love with a person who isn't into pets, does it have a negative impact on your romantic feelings towards them?
For eg If your pet doesnt like the person that you are dating, would it discourage you from dating the person?
Pet lovers treat their pets as part of the family, so it is the same thing as having a "child".
You don't ask they "love" your pet but I don't think you'd date someone who doesn't respect the importance your pet is to you.