You’re right, and it is because of exactly what you said: Gus is blacklisted because he is exactly dumb enough to say something like that. Also, Gus is notorious for using his energetic shouting to cover up for his lack of preparedness.

Holy christ, are you naive. Livestock is raised specifically for this purpose, and nobody that purchases livestock at a county fair is looking for a pet. You remember what a farm is? This animal was raised on one, and its sale is helping someone make/create a life for themself.