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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Who View Post
    I'm not sure that insects are capable of emotions, but they do have the instincts to preserve their lives. Mammals in particular, do have emotions and birds can be quite intelligent. We do all share life. I won't kill spiders. I catch and release. Mosquitos, not so much, but they carry disease. I tend not to kill insects unless they are plaguing a plant that I am trying to grow.
    I saw an article yesterday linked on RealClearScience that claimed ant hives have an intelligence that does not transfer to the individual. If true, I wonder if the same applies to other insects.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roadmaster View Post
    I like animals and take care of my pets, yes they are part of the family. But I was raised on a small farm and you don't get attached to farm animals because they will become meat on the table. I was one of them dad sent out to do this.
    Right. You don't name the farm animals. But it is good for kids to know where their food comes from and to respect it.
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    Doc you know I love animals, animals are genuine if they love they truly love you, if they dont they have a reason.

    I dislike any animals being abused from pets, to zoos or anywhere else. There are times unfortunately that humans do have to defend themselves and we cant fault that.

    I am not against hunting, thats how the world has been fed since the start of humans. I am dead set against worthless hunting for ego, like Big Game Hunters, they dont hunt, they have a guide that brings them to an elephant and he gets out of truck and shoots the thing, then poses like hes a hero.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Who View Post
    I'm trying not to make such conclusions but I can't help but think that you may be right. Very unscientifically it seems like those who hate animals are missing something significant in their relationship with life.
    Many serial killers started out torturing and killing animals
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    Quote Originally Posted by Common View Post
    Many serial killers started out torturing and killing animals
    True, it is a warning sign.
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    There could be a variety of reasons why people don't like animals, just like any number of other problems people have. Something from their childhood, a trauma, not being raised around animals and so on.

    I don't claim to love all animals. Some people can't understand why I don't prefer cats over dogs. I can't understand why they can't understand that.


    No patience for people who are afraid of animals, especially dogs, though. None at all. I lose just about any ounce of respect I would have had for them if they exhibit a fear of dogs. And politeness dictates that I not show it. It's hard.

    On the whole, animals are just really cool and fascinating. But I wouldn't want a bunch of monkeys or cats around me.

    Most animals are a ton of work to keep as a pet. I looked up Toucans the other day. Nope. Not for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Who View Post
    I've been drawn to animals since I was old enough to observe them and have a hard time understanding people who say they 'hate animals'. I do realize that some people are allergic which can make it difficult to have a relationship with animals, but for those who are not, it has been my impression of such people, that they tend to be rather more self-centered and interested in perfect order than empathetic toward others. It doesn't necessarily mean that they endorse or advocate cruelty to animals, but they simply don't relate to them. I have read articles that suggest that those who are drawn to animals are more in touch with the planet and our origins as a species.

    I like animals; I'm not afraid of insects or rodents, I don't hate snakes, I think animals are beautiful and while I am not silly enough to try to pet wild animals, I think that they are fascinating. Am I unusual or are those who hate animals unusual?
    I love animals, especially with BBQ sauce.

    All kidding aside, I have always loved animals too. I was never a cat person, always preferred dogs. Then, a couple of years ago my crazy bro-in-law dropped off his cat in our woods. Simon survived for a few weeks on his own, then started coming around. The rest is history. Now, five more cats later, I guess I'm a cat person. Oh, and BTW, I am highly allergic to cats. I had to build an enclosure for the cats away from the house. Now, this is not your average cat cage, but a sprawling enclosure consisting of two separate buildings, connected by an outdoor caged in area. All under roof, and over 600 square feet of total area.
    Cutesy Time is OVER

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    Quote Originally Posted by countryboy View Post
    I love animals, especially with BBQ sauce.

    All kidding aside, I have always loved animals too. I was never a cat person, always preferred dogs. Then, a couple of years ago my crazy bro-in-law dropped off his cat in our woods. Simon survived for a few weeks on his own, then started coming around. The rest is history. Now, five more cats later, I guess I'm a cat person. Oh, and BTW, I am highly allergic to cats. I had to build an enclosure for the cats away from the house. Now, this is not your average cat cage, but a sprawling enclosure consisting of two separate buildings, connected by an outdoor caged in area. All under roof, and over 600 square feet of total area.
    Wow, that is a serious cat house.

    I like dogs and cats. I do have a slight allergy to cats, but it isn't too bad. I currently have two cats and no dogs. I live in a condo with no yard, so it wouldn't be fair to a dog if I got one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by countryboy View Post
    I love animals, especially with BBQ sauce.

    All kidding aside, I have always loved animals too. I was never a cat person, always preferred dogs. Then, a couple of years ago my crazy bro-in-law dropped off his cat in our woods. Simon survived for a few weeks on his own, then started coming around. The rest is history. Now, five more cats later, I guess I'm a cat person. Oh, and BTW, I am highly allergic to cats. I had to build an enclosure for the cats away from the house. Now, this is not your average cat cage, but a sprawling enclosure consisting of two separate buildings, connected by an outdoor caged in area. All under roof, and over 600 square feet of total area.
    Heh very similar, I always preferred dogs, never warmed up to cats but I never had one, my girls INSISTED along with my wife they wanted one for christmas, I relented and got a kitten, handed it to my wife and says its your responsibility.

    That didnt last long the cat started following me and the dog all around the house. I would sit and she would be right in my lap on the couch right next to me and she wouldnt move, she would just stay there. I wound up loving that cat to no end.

    I was and am a German Shepherd lover, I think they are the best family dog to have

    When my girls were little I had a shepherd named Sheba she was a big boned female, when they kids were outside in the front playing on the lawn, sheba, would sit bolt upright and just scan the area for threats. She knocked the kid across the street down and had his arm in her mouth but didnt hurt him, he made the mistake of walking across the street with a halloween mask on to scare the girls, he did they screamed and sheba was on him before my wife could stop it. Thankfully he didnt get hurt at all just scared to death, I think if sheba didnt know him, it would have been different

    Sheba was a black and tan shepherd she had a very hard face, she made everyone nervous and many afraid. She was big hard looking and wasnt a tail wagger, she was always on duty when my kids were around, she would just stare at you. If you were brave enough to pet her she allowed it, but dont expect excitement or to get licked.

    She was one of my two favorite dogs, rip
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Wow, that is a serious cat house.

    I like dogs and cats. I do have a slight allergy to cats, but it isn't too bad. I currently have two cats and no dogs. I live in a condo with no yard, so it wouldn't be fair to a dog if I got one.
    I guess I always had the wrong impression about cats, I always thought they were standoffish creatures, and not very lovable. Now that we have a bunch, I see how wrong I was. I almost feel like I missed out all these years. Truth be told, this was mostly my wife's doing, and I was just along for the ride, and doing as I was told. But now I'm all in, lol.
    Cutesy Time is OVER

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