To be honest, this article is a bit redundant, although well written, IMHO. Anyone who has had and loved animals all know they have distinct personalities. They have their favorite foods, places to hang out and sleep and their favorite people. They all have certain routines as well. Anyone who has had and loved their pets knows this to be true.
If anyone has taken the time to develop an animals personalities and Intelligence and I think most here have, including yourself, they are rewarded with a loving animal and friend for life. In my case, we have had more than a few. The downside is when you lost your pet which is also a part of the family. The grief can sometimes be overwhelming. We lost a cat almost a year ago. He was my buddy and loved Hockey too or so he told me.
We sat on the Couch watching Games, or rather I did while he slept on my lap. I still can't look at pictures of him. We also lost a Dog 2 years ago and it still hurts.
Animals / pets can all be smart with some work and are probably the most loyal friends you will ever have. I will never understand people who intentionally harm defenseless animals. Then again, I know that the people I know here and that I'm friends with would never, ever hurt a defenseless animal. That being said, I think they are good people and certainly in the majority.
