Root Cause : Pets. Is it really Animal Love ?

'Oh, he is an avid animal lover. He has got 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 squirrels'.

Or is it? Is he really an animal lover? At least it seems to the naive and gullible. In the human world, which gives you high prestige and adulation when you have more possessions, nothing is what it seems to be.


Humans tend to accumulate things. Carry them over all of their lives. Dragging them even to multiple lifetimes ! All he wants during the course of life is - possession. Possession of a car. Possession of a house. Possession of a mobile. And hence, possession of a pet. Yes. Pets for humans are nothing but possessions.

Pets indicate their high worth in the society. They are an indication of their money, of their fame, of their 'generosity'. People are proud of their pets, which again indicates that pets are nothing but booster shots - for the ego.

The more 'better bred' your dog is, the more command your respect among friends and the society. 'Look, he has got a Golden Retriever !' Pets never were an indication of the so-called-love towards animals.

Humans rearing animals in historic times was a different thing. They used them for helping them out in the farm, for milk, for traveling etc. And with prolonged contact, they became attached with them. But the primary purpose was - to use animals. Attachment with animals was a secondary product.

Organizations helping out animals with sheds, hospitals, free service etc are genuine. But those who say 'I own pets, because of my love towards animals', need to get a reality check done !

If they really loved them, they would leave them out in the open - nothing is better than that, feed them everyday, take care of their injuries and help them during distress. They would not confine them to their carpeted four walls.

Egoists - It's always about me, me and me. And my pets !