I know I’m not alone in my love of animals…as I sit here, I’ve got three cats jockeying for position on my lap, and believe me, they’ll figure out how to fit their collective 40 lbs on my legs. Whether or not I’ll be able to feel my legs is another issue altogether.
What is it about animals–even wild animals–that reduce even the toughest of characters (you know who I’m talking about–the scary sorts) to mere babes when in the presence of an animal? What makes us dive down the YouTube rabbit hole watching rescued animals, funny animals, grumpy animals, etc.?
I’m sure everyone has an opinion about the need fulfilled by the company of the family pet or just the observation of wildlife, but I sway towards the idea that animals bring us…peace. There are moments of frustration, to be sure, but nothing beats having an animal look expectantly at you, its only wish to sit or play.
People have said that animals depend on their owners for food; this dependence explains their love. I’ve seen animals who depend on their owners for food, but receive little else. Peace is only achieved when the animal and owner yield to each other, understanding they’re each benefiting from the whole deal. It’s such a gift to trust an animal and have that animal trust you in return.
To all of those animals–tame and wild–who’ve made our lives better.❤️
I should’ve been a vet, or zoologist, or photographed wildlife. Don’t all animal lovers think that?!
Quote of the Day:
“Those who teach the most about humanity aren’t always human.” Donald L. Hicks
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