Various Pets Alive and Dead

The book balances comedy with emotional depth, which isn't always easy. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice or just how the story naturally unfolded.

The pets felt so alive and real — I found myself caring about their fates just as much as the humans'. Did that happen to others?

The multiple viewpoints added richness but also complexity. I wonder if that was planned from the start or evolved during writing.