I love my little guy so much. There is no question that dogs love us with a love which is unfettered with what humans call reason. I could tell stories about Frici, but won't. Suffice to say that he has thrown himself between me and danger several times never thinking of himself. He taught me what true love is.
Some people act as if they have no soul, and most people act as if a animal has no feelings or soul.
We were made in God's image, triune- that is, spirit, soul and body. As we are a pale imitation of God, so are our animals which were put here to serve us as we were put here to serve. Thank you so much, Dr. Dodd. If it will help, you may use anything I have written, excerpted or in entirety. This is truly extraordinary.