hmmmmmmph, i dont... but other people call my cats and kitten my babies and i just smile... at least theyre sentient and compassionalte, much more than some so-called humans

reading this feels like you have never had a connection with an animal. which is fair enough. I do/have and value pets extremely highly - just as much as people. It is merely a term of affection. The relationships are just as valuable as any other.

When you have nobody in your life who gives a damn about you, pets love you unconditionally with no bs. You love them, they give it back twice as much with no drama.

i love animals. and there is nothing better than having a close relationship with one.

I love animals. They are loving, intuitive, comforting, playful. I'd find animals to be more loving, honest and trustworthy than people. People can be assholes, animals can't. Really, they can't. watch them!

I don't know i have a himalayan kitty that is certianly neurotic, and she is a real bitch too (dog pun unintended)

-Dogs don't feel threatened by your intelligence.

-Dogs are already in touch with their inner puppies.

-Dogs are very direct about wanting to go out.

-Dogs think you are a culinary genius.

-You can house train a dog.

-Dogs feel guilt when they've done something wrong.

-Middle-aged dogs don't feel the need to abandon you for a younger owner.

-Dogs mean it when they kiss you.

-Dogs don't care whether or not you shave your legs.

-Dogs obsess about you as much as you obsess about them.

Its a Jack its a Jill Its a Beth its a Bill. Geeeeees its a human. If you want to know the true meaning of love. GET A PET.

Nonsense!!! I still mourn the death of Clacky, my hermit crab!!! He was very much my baby!!!!

My dog is as much a part of my family as anyone else in most respects. He has never rejected me, called me crazy, or lied to me. He always knows when I need a hug. More than I can say for my human friends.

I saw the topic and thought this was going to be a sensitive, interesting discussion...until I read the post! GEEZ LOUISE...I'm already hypomanic and you may have just pushed me into manic. I would say get your own pet so you would understand, but I wouldn't want to inflict any pet with someone like you.
BTW, people like you RILE me!

My son has 2 brothers (Timmy-dog, Alex-cat) and 1 sister (Patches-cat) They know us a Mommy and Daddy.

Animals are so much safer and more intuitive that people.
And all you have to do to make them happy is love them.

I love my pets a great deal and they're close to my heart thus I refer to them as my babies....shows a propensity for love and compassion...it's a good thing...with all the hate and violence out there I find loving anything a virtue

Some people have no family no children, no relatives, some are orphons from childhood and to them peeps theie pets are there babies.
I say everyone to there own.