I have thought about that, but, I also think that my cat and dog would not survive without me. the horses would do ok. They are gypsy cobs, so are easy keepers, can live on anything and stand extremes of weather. My other horse is a gypsy/fjord cross and is also very hardy. My cat would definitely not make it. She is a tiny, little cornish rex, and has very little hair, so would freeze to death in the cold weather. My dog is a Cane Corso, and might be ok for a while, but I don't know how she would do in a hard winter. I also feel like we have a symbiotic relationship. I give them the best food, the best vet care, love and adoration, warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and they give me love, cuddles with my cat, protection of my home from my dog, and my horses let me ride them, and can pull carts or sleighs.

No. I have never had an unhappy pet

I agree, but only for exotic animals.

I don't know about arrogant, I have pets that are like my family. Humans have been living with dogs since the stone age, and I don't know what I'd do without mine. They are small dogs, Poms, so they would die without my care. I really think our relationship is more symbiosis than slavery.

Read Pat Shipman, "The Animal Connection" .

All of my pets (2 cats, 1 dog), including 17 chickens, are rescues. At 1 pointed i had rescued 3 goats & 18 ducks (all rehomed). Its been interesting.

Well I sometimes feel our species poses a threat to the planet's biome, monopolizing its resources and driving out opportunities for animals that can tolerate us. Fortunately, I'm a dog man and dog/wolves have been stalking us and ingratiating their way into our hearts for a long, long time. They only exist because there existed a niche on our periphery and which they were happy to fill. I'm pretty sure we'll over run this petri dish soon enough but I shall treasure their company until then.

Wolves were attracted to us and choose to be near us. They adapted. Dogs and cats are not suited for the wild and they are not the same animal anymore.

I am a pet owner, but I would not be able to breed any animal just to sell off its babies.

I have cats, dogs, chickens, a green cheek Conure, and now two baby ducks. The only one I feel guilty about is the Conure, even though it was hatched in captivity. But, at least I know it is in a home where it gets taken care of and will have a home with one of my kids if something happens to me.

I also know that my chickens and ducks, who are, or will be, once big enough to go outside, free to go wherever they want over three acres of land, will never be eaten by a human (and hopefully no predator). I do eat their eggs, though.