Animal Feelings - Developed Emotional System vs. Purely Animal Instinct

The existence of animal intelligence and true emotion has been one of the largest arguments raging between scientists and animal rights activists for quite some time. Scientists will argue that a dog or cat will only comfort you and play with you as an instinctual reaction, as you are the caregiver, the one who provides food and water. Animal rights activists and 99% of pet owners believe that most animals, namely dogs, cats, and other animals …

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