Scientifically, there are a few different concepts governing how we form relationships with the animals we love. One is their level of domestication – the more domesticated an animal is, the likelier it is to be able to form affectionate social relationships with humans. Another is anthropomorphism – our predilection for assigning human motivations and ideas to uniquely animal behaviors.
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Came Home To My Roommate’s Dog Protecting My Kitten From The Loud Thunder And Lightning Outside
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They’re Waiting In Line
This Is Luna. She’s Not Usually Allowed On The Couch, But There Are Bigger Problems In The World, So She’ll Be Right Here If You Need Her
Human relationships can be complex, so arguably, inter-species friendships can be even more complex. Instead of people with different personalities, perspectives and experiences, we have all of that plus different species with different wiring and capabilities.
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I Feel Like It Was Saying “You First”
Two Years Ago We Rescued The Dirtiest, Most Diseased, And Starving Tripod Dog. Today He Is Gorgeous
