[Slings and Arrows]

[TheOldLady]

"When did this pair bonding begin, and why? What were the benefits? How long did it take for dogs and cats to become dependent on humans - or are they, really? And what is it that these animals can tell us about not only our biological makeup and evolutionary history, but about what it is to be human?

Egad! The hubris of navel gazing! Here are your answers: Kittens are cute. Dogs are loyal. Both are loving, and they're capable of expressing that love. End of research. Get a life.

P.S. We didn't evolve.