I believe animals, especially dogs, but others too, are capable of much more thought and emotion than most give them credit for. I watched a youtube video where a poor dog had been hit by a vehicle on the highway. It was lying there with cars coming close on all sides. Another dog of the same breed, risks its own life by crossing this busy highway and literally pulls its companion off the road to safety using only its head and paws, careful to not use teeth. This compassion brought tears to my eyes! The really sad part was that no human beings stopped their cars to help or at least create a safe lane for them to pass. Thankfully construction workers see what happened and take them to a vet, where they wind up okay.
This demonstration of selfless love tells me they must also understand when that same love is given to them. Seeing the sadness in rescue pups eyes tells me they are all too aware when no love has been given. So, I would say yes, your little one is well aware of the love and devotion you bestow! They are amazing! |