Question For Animal Lovers

[honeydip]

I have really never had a pet before But one day I think I would like one someday.
My question is this though what exactly do you love about animals? Also which species do you love the most and your reasons please.
With your most favourite species in mind why would you consider that this species is better than any other mammal/ reptile etc on this planet?

[friedgreentomato]

Cats, I love the fact that they make out that they don't need you that they are independant but reallydeep down they would be lost without you!

[mccfluff]

don't get a cat, they sit on your chocolate and won;t let you rescue it

[Tilly2]

There are so many benefits to having a dog. I couldn't possibly list them all.

[Messalina]

Cats - but they aren't your pet. You are their servant.

[CatGirl4]

I just love cats.

[silliemillie]

Dogs are loyal & loving, almost like having a small child so only get one if you have the time & commitment, well worth it tho.

[Zacs-Master]

I've had many cats and 1 dog whom I've had for the past 9 years. Dogs are better than cats. They're loyal and much more loving than cats.

[wildwood]

Get a bird with a BIG cage. They don't crap all over the place/garden and are easy to farm out when you want to go on holiday.

[paddywak]

All dogs, especially GSD's, as Tilly says the benefits are too many to mention.

[tiggerblue10]

I've had cats nearly all my life and can't imagine not having them for the rest of my life.

Apart from the fact that she treats me like a cushion and I end up with scratch marks all over me from the padding, I love Bluey to bits.

[Frank97]

Got to be a dog IMO, I've owned cats, lizards, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, birds and probably others over the years, but none of them provide the love and companionship that a dog does. Just whish they would live a bit/lot longer!

[chaptazbru]

Dogs and rabbits for me, especially dogs.

Agree Frank, their life is over all too soon.

[Valmave]

The disadvantages far outweigh any advatages. If you have not had pets before then, speaking as someone that has had dogs, I would say steer well clear of any of them.

[corylus]

If you treat them well dogs will love you unconditionally, you can see that in their eyes and body language, they need a lot of attention, walks etc but are extremely rewarding to have around the house.

[Answerprancer]

I love all animals, even the 'ugly' and dangerous ones.
Having said that, I'm not a fanatic and I'm not a vegetarian 'though I don't eat cows and I don't *have* to have flesh.
Of all the traditional domestic animal companions I prefer cats, I find dogs a bit in yer face and just a bit too demanding. I like the seemingly independent and slightly stand-offish nature of cats. They are affectionate and some people simply fail to read their body language. Cats have a distinct set of signals that I feel I can tune into very easily. Plus I'm a Leo :-)