Do you believe your pet(s) care about you?
822791
not really. I'm just there to feed him and warm up his favorite chair.
960056
Dogs!!! They love you no matter what, I love my dogs more than anybody! Mans best friend is definitely true, you never hear of a dog giving you crap for coming home late!! Dogs are the best!!!
1061350
If I had the chance to be an animal, I think I would like to be a dog.  Think about it -- a dog gets walked, petted, fed and taken care of by a human who loves it, chose it, and gives it a home.  It does not have to work, or clean, or cook, or take care of anyone or anything.  It gets to sleep, eat and play whenever it wants to; and at the end of the day, knows that its best friend will always come home to be there for it.  It really is true --- it's a dog's life!
471959
Same way our pets understand each other, I guess?
693196
As of this moment, I'm thinking how on earth my dogs couldn't stop barking at anybody who's passing by? No matter how I love them, they could get into my nerves at time and once I shout at them to stop, they'll run to me and the way their faces looks at me as if I did something horrible! Now, it makes me feel guilty and of course, one ends up in my lap and since the other one is too big, he just likes his back be scratch....
83410
I dont know and beside sides who would like to take care of animals ratehring have them
289340
I'd like to believe that when people pass over to the other side that they are watching us and that when our time comes to pass over to their side we are re-united with our loved ones no matter who we are married to or love before we pass over. The same can be said for pets we once held so dear too!
1034159
Yes they do. At least I think my dog does. Cause when we shave his fur for summer he does not want to seem other people. He does not want to go out and he always wants to sit on his butt. The vet said he could be shy. But maybe he just wants to protect his back I do not really know. But I believe they can get embrassed.
1176320
If there was a very close bond between the pet and its owner then yes. I think the deceased would like to say goodbye to there beloved pet. But bringing all the owner's animals might be a little tacky. Make sure you find out if animals are allowed at the funeral home/ religous establishment, because most of the times they're not.
288609
Funny you should ask that. It's been something i've had to deal with with my wife for years. I tell her that I love her and then she ask's me "yes, but are you "In Love" with me? Of course I say yes my dear I am IN LOVE with you, but in the back of my mind i'm thinking "Geez, didn't I just say that???" I do love my Puppy, like one of the other people commented about, but I don't tell it so, and even if I did the meaning of the words should in my opinion be taken for granted. I don't "Love" or profess to "Love" any of my friends. Sure I like them or they wouldn't be my friends but life could go on without them. Probably not without my wife, the person I LOVE...
775390
Wild or animals that don't have constant contact with humans don't show that type of emotion.  But housepets do show some type of affection and or acknowledgement for humans.
713459
Good for you.  You seem very smart.  People tend to feel companionship from animals, bc they are so loyal and they don't judge you.  You know when you aren't having a good day, they will be there for you.  I would have to say that my kids are my "pets".  I could be having the worst day, and they will come up and give me a hug and it is just what I need.
118659
More important how do you know they do and why do you care either way.....
857515
No, they are actually loved and cared for better than a lot of pets.
1185337
A dog likes to scratch, we know that. \n\nWhen they feel their stomach being scratched (and they're not scratching it) the moving leg is a residual/ghost response..........like they would be doing if they WERE scratching themselves.\n\nWhen someone tickles us or scratches our backs for us we usually have the urge to "help them out"......but it's more like a "leaning into it"  or a retreat response.
140860
*Shrugging my furry shoulders* Well I'd hope that I give special treatment to my mate on Feb 14th (if for no better reason than it makes her smile) than I do on other days.\n\nComing from a relationship that no matter what I did it was not appreciated (but doom and gloom if I actually dared to act the same way) and the effort was never returned. I can simply state...\n\nIt sucked!\n\nNow I'm with someone who appreciates little tokens. Even if it is just taking extra time to let them know you love and appreciate them and what they do, you will see it makes a big difference in their and your own happiness...
82510
Someone who loves you, cares about you.