Perhaps I have lived on the farm just a little too long,
out of touch with reality (just a tad),
but....
I have come to a couple of conclusions.
One.
Those people who say that animal behavior is purely the result of instinct
have never owned an animal.
Two.
Those people who say that animals don't have emotions or feelings
have never owned an animal.
Ok, so I tend to be a little anthropomorphic.
And this is where perhaps living a rather solitary life in the country comes into play.
But... I've got to say...
I see so much of human behavior in my animals.
Luckily, it is usually the best part of human behavior that I witness in them.
The worst part seems to be a trait of only humans.
When animals do something horrid, it is usually for the right reasons.
(not usually the case with humans)
Every day I am treated to the unlikely friendships between different species
and observe deep affection between them.
I have witnessed the extraordinary grief that an animal
can show at the loss of a herd member.
There is nothing sweeter than the care and concern
that one nurturing animal can show another.
And then there are the moments when behavior is unexplainable,
except perhaps to say that it is just "fun"... that's all.
My animals have taught me so much about living a good life.
And there is no doubt in my mind that those beings have a soul.
They are so much more than just instinctive creatures.
They are more like us than most believe.
If they only had a voice,
I know they would tell us this is true.
Comments
♥'s
Sherry
The girls have really amazed me. They want affection and holding...who knew? They are all about love, aren't they?
Right now I am sitting on the couch with a cat curled up to the left of me and a dog to the right.
Someone in blogland recently posted a video of 2 elephants who were reunited after many years of separation. (Maybe it was here?) It was so moving to see how these animals responded to each other, and after watching it no one could argue that animals don't experience emotions or have souls!
Kathy from Tasmania
Really enjoy the blog - look forward to the daily photos and stories from your beautiful homestead.
Blessings,
Dianne
www.mysouthernheart.com
Hugs, Amy
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, it's fresh in my mind due to a recent sad event. One of my goats miscarried twins this weekend. It is completely apparent that she is grieving. It's heartbreaking, and there is no doubt that she is experiencing emotions.