Snort. My DH was the same way when we got our 1st SV and he fell madly in love the moment he set eyes on the kitten. Same with SV #2 & #3. He did break out in hives when I told him I wanted a 4th so I don't talk about it anymore.
When he comes home from work, the cats get greeted first and then he takes all of them on separate walks in the pet stroller. I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd ever see my husband proudly prancing down the street pushing a pet stroller. Once the walks are over he plays feather stick and other games with them and only when the cats get bored with him, does he remember that he forgot to greet me. I am definitely #4 on the priority list.