What about the humanization of animals?

fj211

I understand the humanization of pets much more than I "get" naming inanimate objects --like cars, or sewing machines--or even a piano.

manderson27

Anyone who owns a dog should watch Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer. (Even if you don't Cesar is hot, in my opinion anyway )

I believe dogs should be treated like dogs not babies. They are pack animals and need to look up to an alpha. If you allow them to be the Alpha then you have a dog in control of the household which is not healthy and can in certain cases be very dangerous. I adore Dogs and think they are Gods gift to mankind, but you should respect their canine heritage.

Meh, cats are a law unto themselves and probably aliens in disguise. :bigsmile:

dalgal26

:flowerforyou: My dog has a somewhat human name. It was the one he had when I got him, and I was not going to change it. (Would you want someone to change yours?)

He does not eat 'people food', but he does not eat 'dog' food either. We cook his food from scratch because it is healthier for him as per the orders from his vet.

No, he does not wear clothes. But, only cause we live in a warm climate and there is no need for him to.

And he has slept in our bed many times. Right now, his favorite place is my husband's easy chair. As for as I am concerned he can sleep anywhere in the house.

He has given us some of the best memories of our lives and loves us unconditionally. He is always there to greet me at the front door after a long hard day at work. He is not judgemental. He is a member of our family.

If you visit my house, you may not smell him, but you know he is there. He will bark at you at first, then he will sniff to see if you are friend or foe, and believe me he knows the difference. :flowerforyou:

RaeLB

canines should be free to choose thier lifestyle and not be fit into a traditional breed role

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songbyrdsweet

I think it's safer to love an animal than it is to love most humans. Especially dogs. Dogs are ALWAYS happy to see you when you come home. I also have the most affectionate cat in the world and he greets me at the door with my dog!

Margo (my dog) is a human name, but I think it's unique. Veli (my cat) means brother in Finnish...named because I know his brother and now he's Margo's adopted brother. I like unique names, human or not.

Margo has a sweater for when it's really cold and she loves it. She also loves getting new collars...from day one she practically jammed her head into one so I could take her home from the humane society!

Both of my babies sleep in my bed and I love it! They keep me warm. That said, Margo knows that if I tell her to go in her house it means she's not allowed in the bed and she goes right there. I do assert my dominance with body language (not hitting) so she understands I'm the alpha.

I love Cesar! I know he'd tell me not to let her sleep in my bed though. :laugh:

songbyrdsweet

I think all of that is fine, I dont have any children of my own and maybe I will never be able to, so my hubby and I have animals, I call my rats babys and I spoil the heck out of them

that being said I thought this post was going to be about how PETA wants to treat an animals right the same or better the a humans, I think we should treat animals humanly but humans are more important then animals when it comes down to it

I'm sorry, did you say "rats"?

yes mam I certainly did, lol,

I live in a small apartment so I have a bird and three cute little rats, people don't realize but rats are great pets they greet me when I come home, when they see me they climb to the top of the cage and sniff at me, also they love being held, I would say if you cant get a dog get a rat, also bunny are cool, a lot of people don't realize this but bunny's can be potty trained

I have had rats and bunnies!

My favorite ratty was my rex-dumbo mix named Zeus. So snuggly! He loved to take walks on my shoulder. They are definitely easy to train...mine knew 'treat' and would come running!
My most loved bunny was Nugget who I potty-trained and taught some tricks. She passed away at only one year old and I miss her a lot still.

ladybg81

My dogs names are Jake, Pete and Maggie. My next girl name is Zoey and boy will be either Tucker or Brody.

Mine do not wear clothes, I can not find them in their size.

Pete is allowed table food but not Jake or Maggie (sensitive tummies.)

I do treat them similar to my 3 year old. Main difference; I don't put my son outside and lock the door when he gets on my nerves.

So, what is the problem exactly?!?!?!