FarseedTheRed

Analogous to public school.

Thank you for doing this AMA. My family likes to adopt shelter rescue animals when it's time for a new family pet. The pet's demeanor often changes from sad and defeated to playful and engaged. Sometimes we swear they are "thankful" for us because after they settle in to new surroundings they are often overly affectionate and submissive. Is that human projection, or can cats and dogs truly express complex emotions about their change? What are some intriguing ways that our pets have come to be more attuned to being human companions and not simply human property?