Author Description

There remains great debate as to animals' abilities to reason and rationalize or even to reciprocate the affection we display toward them. Because we love our pets and spend so much time with them and gain a great deal of comfort from them, we often attribute human characteristics, behaviors, emotions, and even speech to them. Pet Anthology - Anthropomorphizing Animals for Fun is a compilation of unique and entertaining stories of my relationship with my pets through the years. Whether a pet remains with us for a couple of years such as a hamster, several years such as a dog or a cat, or even decades such as a horse or a turtle or a parrot, we form emotional bonds with them. We think of them as members of our families. We include them in our social activities and outings. We parallel their wants, needs, and likes to our own. Within these stories and without apology, I have intentionally given my pets all the human attributes listed above for the pure joy, fun, and love of animals.