But when the matter is considered rationally, only sad, inadequate human individuals would wish to keep members of other species as captives. Maybe pets keep humans. Try that lot for a start. I don't notice my dogs running off to freedom every time they get the chance. The real reason people keep pets is for the affection, companionship and fun that it provides.
Pets stay for the same reasons plus a ready supply of food and a warm and safe bed.
Ev, Derbyshire, UK It's Tez B who's the sad, inadequate individual. Pets are animals which could scarcely even survive, let alone be happy, living in the wild. Humans beings provide a safe and nourishing for such creatures, and protect them from the dangers they would otherwise face. It's been proved that stroking an animal lowers your blood pressure. It makes us feel human.