In fact, numerous scientific laboratory tests and field observations have led to the conclusion that animals are conscious, intelligent, emotional beings. They are not machines and truly feel physical pain when it is inflicted upon them. They are capable of experiencing a wide range of emotions, including loneliness, embarrassment, sadness, longing, depression, anxiety, panic, and fear, as well as joy, relief, surprise, happiness, contentment, and peace.

Compassion is essential for any type of relationship between anybody – human to human, human to dog, human to cat, human to bird.

What could be more physical than what you eat, where you live, and who you live with? These are all very physical issues.

The most important thing to remember in life is to be kind.

To be political actually means to care about your community.

What you do to benefit the lives of others will ultimately also benefit you.

How we treat others will determine how others treat us, and how others treat us will determine who we are.