What Draws Us to the Animals We Love?

While reading some postings on other threads I became intrigued by this question. Some people love birds and bird watching, some love dogs, others horses, while some have a fascination for the amphibians of this world, and others, like my sister,  have an obsession with whales and dolphins.

I have always been drawn to cats. My mother told me that even as an infant my eyes would follow the family cat around the room, and when they introduced me to various stuffed animal toys it was the cat toy that became my companion until it literally disintegrated.

So, what animals/creatures are you attracted to and what do you think draws us to the animals we love?

I love birds! I adore penguins! I love dolphins.

I am a bit scared of dogs. I like cats - I used to look after my neighbours cats but I don't like them chasing the birds although I know it's nature.

For most of my life I have lived with people with animal allergies (my sister and now Terry) so the only pets I have ever had are pet budgies. We haven't got any pets at the moment.

As you all know, I love horses. Always have.  It's deeply ingrained in my family. My grandfather trained and raced horses in Ireland and when he came to the US his daughters were taught to ride too.  My aunt is a professional equestrian. She's been riding all her life and I spent the majority of my childhood at her stable. 

I dream about riding. I have been in a long time and I miss it SO SO SO much. 

Well they do call me Whinnie sometimes!!  

Get ready to get smacked Jason.

I am not a fan of the dog or cat, and I hate to see a bird shut up in a cage. I guess my fascination with birds started because I lived out in the countryside, and we had loads of birds to be fascinated by.

When I was 21, and just returned from an 18 month mission for my church in Canada, I bought my first pair of binoculars and since that time have been hooked .

You are so bad!!

Sue I love birds too!  We raised pidegons when I was growing up.  They were fun to watch!