Animals act by instinct, humans act by emotions. An animal cannot “love you”, it will buddy up with its owner because the instinct tells him that he provides shelter, food, medical care.

Is this correct? No way! Such statements can only come from people who never had close contact or owned an animal!

Animals do show emotions! Why would your cat come, jump on your lap and start purring? Why would your dog greet you with wagging tail when you come home? You are not feeding them at this very moment. So why are they pleased to cuddle up, excited, happy to see you again?
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