I’ve never understand the obsession with pets, primarily dogs and cats. To me they are no different than a squirrel or groundhog unless they were my pet. Many people somehow want to take it to the next level, to engage their dogs and cats as equals on a deeper emotional and spiritual (if not intellectual) plane. Some even equate them to humans and choosing between saving the family dog or a neighbors kid from a burning house is a difficult choice. My theory is that since encounters with other human beings is generally difficult, it’s much preferable to dote on our pets, which seem to love us unconditionally but which promote no demands other than a bowl of food and a walk. Further, they remain in a state of furry innocence which is a balm against the real world. Am I close my dear pet lovers?
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