[GBA]

It detests me because I know that my dogs, if need be, would die for me. I don't think you get that with chickens or cows. (I'm not too sure about hogs, but I don't eat much pork.)

I know that the relationship between humans and their dogs is not the same as between humans and their children, but there is a level and depth to the human/canine relationship that is profound and real. It is from that place that my revulsion for this story comes from.

If you,or anyone else reading my post, are unaware of this relationship, then I feel pity for you and am truly sorry for what your soul is missing. These are nothing but my humble opinions, of course,so please feel free to flame away.

Some animals have the capacity to touch a part of our soul that we never knew existed.

[goodieD]

I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I've also had rats, fish and mice as pets. But I never pretend that they are human or have human thoughts or emotions. I do not pretend that they think in the way humans do. My dachshund eats cat crap, My biggest neuter cat tries to hump the little neuter cat. If you die alone in the house, your dogs may not try to eat you but your cats sure will. We are humans, we may do some pretty stupid things but we are still top of the food chain because God made it that way.
What on earth makes you think your dog would die for you? Did you ask it? Did you "feel" that he would?
Don't pity me, I enjoy my pets, but I sure wouldn't trust any of em with my life, even though I treat them extremely well. If I was in trouble, my dachshund would try to lick my rear, the big dog would take a nap, and the cats would go hide under the bed. But then again, I don't expect my animals to have any "loyalty"..because that's a human thing and they are animals.

[4Freedom]

BUMP!

[NC_Libertarian]

there is a level and depth to the human/canine relationship that is profound and real.

I completely agree GBA. I consider man and dog to be symbiant beings.

[Geezerette]

I agree with you. My dog is my very best buddy ... she seems to know what I am thinking. I would be heartbroken if she weren't here.

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