why people care so much for animals

alot of people look at their pets like their kids and treat them just like they would a kid.that is why alot of people cry when they die because it was like their kid.i do not think you do not have feelings if you do not find a point to mourn even in humans.have a heart and understand that to these people these pets are their children that is why they spend alot of money on them.

They give unconditional love, can be trusted, protect their loved ones, don't care about money, how you look, what colored your skin is, how fat or thin you are, your politics. I could go on and on. I do cry when I lose them. Can you tell me of any human who has all of these qualities not just some of them.

I want to try to answer this again. I sense some real thought and sincerity in your posting but also there is more than a little generalization. In the West, we have a long tradition of believing that animals teach us to love God, ourselves and our fellow man. It probably goes back to St. Francis of Assissi who, as you may already know, was the gentlest and most caring of saints. He gave everything he owned to the poor and he was also the "Saint of the Animals". I think you are probably thinking about those celebrities that put diamond collars on their little dogs and strut down the red carpet until said little dog weights too much to carry and is imediately replaced. All true animal lovers know that those folks are not animal lovers. They're publicity seekers. I too think those diamond studded collars should be sold and the money used to feed hungry people. (In fact I'd like to yank them off and drop them in a Salvation Army bucket.) However, I also believe that anyone willing to leave an animal to starve and die in the cold is just as likely to leave a human to starve and die in the cold. It's the true animal lover that will take both creatures in. Just as Francis of Assissi often did.

I think animals give unconditional love. They are always there for you, and they accept you no matter what. On the other hand, you are the owner and have to supply care for them as if they were a child. They depend on you for food, and medical care and love. They give back much more than what I give to them in my opinion. It sounds like you have never had a pet of your own. You should try it.

Animals are very intelligent. They learn to know your every move and emotion. Therefore, becoming part of the family. They feel and hurt emotionally just as we do. One example.......when you yell at an animal, they cowl down and know that you're not pleased with them. When you praise them for something they've done, they jump and leap with joy. These creatures were created by God as we were. They deserve to be taken care of if for no other reason than being God's creations. As far as the rich caring for pets the way they do, it's their money to do as they please!

Rajiz; have you ever heard of "unconditional love"??? Love and affection without demands?? THAT is what a pet gives I have 3 very wonderful pets; 2 dogs and a cat. One dog is a chocolate labrador(Emma) one is a pekingnese(Sassy) and the cat is Nemo(an american bobtail).I fell ill one day and was alone at home; except for my pets. I was so sick all I could do was CRAWL down my hall to the phone for help. The whole time Emma also crawled beside me licking my face as if to say(you're not alone).She sat right by me as the ambulance drivers prepared to carry me out.And she cried the whole time I was in the hospital; walking from room to room looking for me.She has remained attentivly by my side through many other episodes of bad health and protectively if someone approaches.The other two also give us the same attention and love.I praise those rich enough to do such for their pets; or anyone that has and cares for one.

It is called heart and sensitivity. A wonderful trait to have in one's human character. Animals do have feelings emotionally and physically. They do give love to humans.

Your animosity to the western society is showing. Again.

Well you dont have pets for sure thats why your saying that. I have a dog, when she got sick i tried my best to make her survive, but shes not. I cant explain what i feel, shes part of our family, we treat her as member of our family. If you think that im stupid because i cried a lot, well i dont care. You cant feel what we feel all those who love their pets so much. You are entitled with your own opinion, as well as i do. We love our pets which is animal, it means we are loving person. If we can love animals much more with HUMAN right? And as your saying whats wrong hiring servants for their dogs, its their job, they got paid with it. And just a suggestion, try to have a dog, and you will know what we feel for sure!

Sometimes people treat their pets like their family, some people enjoyed that thing, we cant blame them if they really love animals.

pets are like family members you love them with all your heart.i do anyway.some people do treat their pets better than humans my dad was one of them.try getting you a pet an it will become your best freind an then you will understand

Then in the eyes of someone such as yourself I must be one crazy man who needs to be locked away since I care as you say so much for animals but again, I also realize that people are the cause of this "suffering and not only to other people but to animals. But hey I've come across people like you all my life because yes I am one who cares that "much" for animals and their well being and honestly I don't pay any mind to this type of thinking. The more I get to know my cats, the less I like some people LOL

they care because they to are fellow beings

Because they are innocent and humans are not. When we suffer, we understand the ramifications of it, animals don't. Their is a permeating primal innocence behind why we feel for animals. We see this innocence.

Some people are so impressed by animals, they want to change themselves into being one. Look for shapeshifting discussion on myLot.

thats coz prehaps the pets are much more faithful than servants.lol

due to loneliness in developed country the get more affection towards pet.

dear rajiv, you will not going to understand it when you never trying to keep cat or dog. try and discover how its like to have them at home. how loyal they are for you. and how they need you to love them.you will never now , if you got no experience.

Because people needs somtime a living thing that won`t hurt their feelings in every moment.Animal are those things that we need to realize that we aren`t alone on this world...

I think the first group of people mentioned use the animals as companions. They give and receive love, protection etc. They often feel as the animal is a member of their family. The animal is a friend to them. When a friend hurts you hurt too. (generally) The second group getting servants and such, treating the animal as royalty.. well they just plain have too much money.. I am a member of the first group. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.