While I normally agree with this sort of cynicism, any transfer of money does not make it hypocritical to create something and hope that its next owner treats it with the same reverence you did.

Imagine spending thousands of hours and dollars raising/training a dog/horse/whatever. You're passionate about your trade and fond of the animal. You're compensated for the time you invested in Spot.

The fistful of cash in your pocket isn't going to offset your disappointment when you hear the next owner shot Spot in the head for being inconvenient. It's hard not to take it personally if you actually care about something.