If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.
Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks.
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.