animal ethicists

Are Your Cats and Dogs Offended When You Call Them Pets?

I read an article in the December issue of the Your Dog newsletter that left me shaking my head. Animal ethicists have objected to calling cats and dogs that live with us “pets,” stating that the term is derogatory and belittles our relationship with four-legged residents.  Instead of “pet”, the ethicists propose the term “animal […]