We tend to view ourselves as superior to animals, but when we develop relationships with companion animals it becomes clear that the notion of human superiority is an illusion. When we sympathize with them, acknowledge human characteristics, and speak to them as we do to other humans, we raise them to the status of people. Personifying animals and befriending them is a normal and natural human characteristic, and one that can be emotionally fulfilling. Perhaps pet keeping makes us more aware of our connection with animals and the natural world, and may help lead us from our delusions of superiority.
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