[RobRoy]

>>Just what is your definition of "self aware"? Are they not aware of their surroundings? Do they not crave companionship...affection? Please define.<<

No inner reflection, no id, just animal instinct. No personhood.

[newcats]

Still vague.....
Is it animal instinct for a pet to come to you when sad and try to comfort you?And plaese do not say that sort of thing does not happen. I had an old tom once that was very antisocial. Never even liked to be petted. Whenm my Father died, I was sitting on the back porch, sad, and he jumped into my lap, begging to be petted. Did he just randomly pick that moment to do that, or did he sense my emotion?