So much of their attachment to us stems from us as the source of food. Mind-you, i have heard of human cultures that honor the dead by consuming parts of them. I suppose if i dropped dead and my pets were going hungry i’d what them to “‘ave at ‘im”. You become your pet. The only real downside to this when you think about it is for the person or people who find you.
Story recently of a young woman who passed away in her apartment partially eaten by her pugs. Ghastly image.
So much of their attachment to us stems from us as the source of food. Mind-you, i have heard of human cultures that honor the dead by consuming parts of them. I suppose if i dropped dead and my pets were going hungry i’d what them to “‘ave at ‘im”. You become your pet. The only real downside to this when you think about it is for the person or people who find you.
There are stories of dogs to stay many weeks with dead owner and not a nibble. Suppose it is more a rarity.