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Old 04-29-2003, 07:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
gov135
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Do you associate human intelligence to your pet?

Kinda wondering. I was over my buddy's last nite and he proceeded to tell me and my girlfriend about how one tropical fish has a better attitude than another, etc. Its a fish!

Does your dog have actual intelligence, or is it human nature to think that way?

Is a dog bright cause the mutt figured out if it brings back the stick it gets a pat on the noggin?

Cats are often characterized as being intellegent animals. Are they really?

Some lady makes a living hosting a tv show on animal planet where she "psychically connects" with you pet. And the show is a ratings success.

Or are we so stupid and lovey-dovey that we associate an animals' routine with actual brains?

So - let me know what you think - do we give pets too much credit, or not enough?
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