Your last sentence is not true. In many ways it is similar. It is not identical. It is similar in many ways. Animals are perpetual children. They never leave the house and start a life of their own. They depend 100% on us for their care and love and safety. They do not go anywhere without us. Some remain the size of small children their entire lives, even when fully grown or old. Many enjoy being held and walked with. They express love back to their owners in a variety of ways. They are fed, given toys, houses, their own areas, medical care, food, water, comfort, love, friendship. Welcomed as part of the family. Wanted.
It is not identical. In many ways it is similar.
Did you find this bit of information in breaking news?
I don't care if their inferior....I don't see humans being superior to much of anything...
In fact, the more people I meet, the more I love my dog.