Are Dogs Now Just Furry Kids?

The Smithsonian ^ | 6-25-13

[Irenic]

Amen!

[chris37]

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[OldPossum]

What I have learned in my time here is that dogs are quite a bit more lovable than people, speaking generally, and some dogs are infinitely more lovable than some people, speaking specifically.

I'll endorse that. My wife and I live with two dogs and I think they--and the dogs in my life who have preceded them--definitely are more lovable than just about anyone I know or have known.

[catnipman]

Don’t know about dogs, but my cats are for sure! :)

[chris37]

Agreed, OldPossum.

I have been of the mind for some time now that when I die, I want to go where dogs are. If there are no dogs there, then I don’t want to go there.

[verga]

And I know some heterosexual couples who never wanted children though they act like their animals are their babies. It is kind of creepy.

My wife and I were never able to have children, and yes we treat our dogs like children, because frankly they treat us better than the children of friends of mine treat their parents.

[onedoug]

Sticks for the fix.

[berdie]

I won’t say my present dog, and dogs in my past are kids but they are pretty spoiled. They are great companions that don’t give me the hassle a lot of humans do.

[green pastures]

I’m not sure of the correlation between your post and this thread. Before throwing PETA around, please note that their name is not at all what they are about. They are just as opposed to dog ownership as you evidently are. In fact, their belief is that animals are better of dead than being ‘owned,’ ‘adopted, “ or even a ‘fur kid.’

The only ethical treatment of animals they promote is life in the wild or death.

[green pastures]

I’m sorry to learn you have such a limited life.

[green pastures]

Ours could s-p-e-l-l...

[CaptainK]

I’m speaking of you average PETA supporter who places the lives of animals above the unborn human.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

My parents refer to my brother's dog as their "furry grandchild". Yes, they have human grandchildren and love them immensely but they also enjoy having the little furball dropped off for a weekend visit when the family goes out of town.