H. P. Lovecraft Quotes

You can draw the character out of pets, and you can make them your friends, but they are animals, and they have to be allowed to live the lives of animals.

If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.

As long as I can remember, I've always had pets. Something about the connection you share with this entirely different species just blows my mind.

I owe my dogs much - more than I can say - but they are not my 'companions' - as if we voluntarily chose to hang out together but none of us has authority over the others. I bought and/or acquired them. I own them. I am profoundly responsible for their care and well being.

Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are God. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are God.

You've got to keep a dog with you at all times. A dog cannot roam. You've got to keep him in the house with you. You can't have a wild dog and expect days to go good.

I couldn't imagine a home without animals.

Respect and affection for animals, particularly those who share our homes, recognize no geographic borders.

Animals play a big part in my life, on tour or at home.

The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself.

Dogs want only love but cats demand worship.

You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.

A man who owns a dog is, in every sense of the words, its master; the term expresses accurately their mutual relations. But it is ridiculous when applied to the limited possession of a cat.

Animals are very easy to love and be friends with.

I think having a dog makes you more compassionate.

My maternal desires are fully satisfied with my dogs.

Do not make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans or they will treat you like dogs.

Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.

I would look at a dog and when our eyes met, I realized that the dog and all creatures are my family. They're like you and me.

I have several dogs and several cats who aren't really mine. In fact, they think that I am theirs. I'd like to have some goats and chickens, but I travel around too much.

I grew up in a home where animals were ever-present and often dominated our lives. There were always horses, dogs, and cats, as well as a revolving infirmary of injured wildlife being nursed by my sister the aspiring vet.

My animals are a really important part of my life.

I have 3 dogs myself - I actually have a kennel license in order to do so. I love them so much I couldn't imagine my life without them.

We consider all our animals to be our kids.

I'm not sure why I like cats so much. I mean, they're really cute obviously. They are both wild and domestic at the same time.