Humans are the only species of animal that keep pets. Our cavemen ancestors used to have dogs but they weren鈥檛 pets; they were working animals. But somewhere along the tangled path of human evolution, people began keeping pets for some other reason. Is it a desire for company or is it the thought of another life being totally dependent on you for its survival that gives people the desire to keep pets?|||Humans aren't the only species of animal to keep pets. Koko the gorilla had a pet cat.
And I agree with HUMANIST. Human have pets to nurture and for companionship.|||their helpless eyes make them irresistible|||i think its our desire to love things.|||Nurture %26amp; companionship.|||all living beings can change souls with another physical being once they die and have a conection therefore through|||Most people (excluding atheists) have a lot of love to give and seek out pets as companions to love.
You also seem to be ignorant of the fact that some animals are still used for labor purposes in many parts of the world and the fact that dogs have been "man's best friend" as well as guards, shepherds, hunting companions, ect.|||I have cats and dogs because they are helpless and need us. I have always had a love for all animals...I guess to because what horrible things some humans do to our animals..I cannot even image how a human can abuse any animal!!!!|||Might be related to cognition. Koko the talking Gorilla kept a pet, although I'm unaware to what extent.
Might also be hardwired. We're linked to help other animals which might help us reciprocally.|||I think spirituality is involved because I have always wanted a pet goat.|||Personally, I just like animals. They're cute, they don't care what you look like or what you say, and they're company. And they're fun to take on walks and play with. It's not a spiritual thing or an instinct to nurture...
Also, humans are the only species that is equipped to take care of a pet.|||I can't even give a reason why I love animals so much. ESPECIALLY CATS! But, Desiree, most animals COULD survive without us.|||Well... all pets were once not just pets. We teamed up with other animals and both benefited in some way. Now though, they've become domesticated and while we don't always need them the way we used to we're still friends.
We aren't the only creatures that team up for mutual benefit. There is a word for it and darn it if I can remember...|||I look up to animals for their will to survive. Mine are just particularly interesting too.The cat and snake both eat live or raw meat.That's just kind of awesome.Predators are just fascinating.Snakes and cats are also rather aesthetically pleasing .|||Watch dogs with jobs on TV
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