“ There is no fundamental difference between man and the higher mammals in their mental faculties...The difference in mind between man and the higher animals, great as it is, certainly is one of degree and not of kind. Charles Darwin Naturalist
“ I've seen people that don't treat their animals well and yet their animals are still just as loving to them even though they're not treated that well. It's very hard to find that kind of loyalty and love and affection in human beings. Dick Van Patten Actor
“ What nature delivers to us is never stale. Because what nature creates has eternity in it. Isaac Bashevis Singer Author
“ In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog. Edward Hoagland Author
“ I think the unconditional love you get from an animal, especially a dog, is better than anything else. Miranda Lambert Musical Artist
“ Mitt Romney is quite a guy. At one point he and his wife bought a zoo and fired all the animals. David Letterman Talk Show Host