Just What do they Understand?

Pets are just dumb animals. Oh yeah?

I bet this cockatoo could say “Polly wants a cracker.” His response is appropriate to the stimulus.

New York bans uncontained dogs on the subway. Look at the pictures and tell me that the dogs aren’t part of the scam to avoid the law.

https://www.inspiremore.com/nyc-subway-banned-dogs-unless-they-fit-in-a-bag/ New York subway dog

Festus was the boss’s dog who went on many raids. We got him a “helmet” to wear during tactical operations. Not only was he proud to wear it, but went looking for it when we geared up.

I don’t see a leash. Where he goes, I go.

In Russia, dogs ride the subway, just like all the rest of the commuters.

I am not trying to attribute human characteristics to animals. However, I believe that animals can adapt and function in human society. Many pets are probably more intelligent than their owners.