Yes David, I was kidding, I wouldn't eat my dog (I'd sooner turn to cannibalism).
And children? My ex-wife is 17 years younger than me and we decided it would be best not to have any.
I get borrow them often enough from my sisters (which unlike having your own has the side benefit of being able to give them back to their parents).

But yes, I think it can border a full time job, if you are involved in the kid's life.

Anyway, if Fab is fairly new to this, he might find it a bit intense.
I'm the oldest in my family and had a hand in helping raise my siblings, so babies don't phase me.