[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by SophieRose

It is too bad that every single human being cannot experience the love and companionship that an animal generates. When I hear the comment "well, it was only a dog or cat, etc.", it makes me step back and realize they missed the connection in their lifetime.

Every child should have a little furry friend to talk with when they are sad or alone. Usually children are so loving to animals, it is the grown ups who are indifferent.

This forum demonstrates the love of animals. Some of us are more fortunate to be able to afford proper feeding and medical care; some are not so fortunate.

The bottom line? We love our animals and do the best to take care of them. They are more than "just"...they are.