If our pets had thumbs they could do a lot more for themselves. However, do we really want them to do a lot more for themselves? Yes, it would be no doubt a mess daily to clean up but it’s sort of nice having something, or someone, need us for something, or maybe even everything. If they had thumbs they could do more for us too, but then they wouldn’t be pets… they’d be more like servants. In short, if pets had thumbs they wouldn’t need us at all which would be very sad and very disappointing. I think they are pretty much perfect the way they are so why mess with them?
How to celebrate – Imagine you cat or dog being able to do everything for themselves. Imagine taking your pet to lunch at their favorite place to eat. Imagine your pet not needing you for anything.