I'm not saying animals can't have and express emotions and loyalty, but souls are what sets people apart. Animals were a gift from God put here for our use, be that food, clothing, or companionship, but souls? Nah, I'm with you.
Thank you! :) Man, I got the SNOT beat out of me a few weeks ago on that subject; guess those were fly-by-night Freepers, LOL!
(Of course I held my ground...)
Neither animals, nor humans, have “souls”.