Because most people never see farm animals being their most natural selves, people tend to think of them as almost inert. When any animal other than a dog is playful or affectionate, people say, “That cow (or pig, etc.) ‘thinks he’s a dog,’ or is ‘acting like a dog’” The reality is, most farm animals naturally romp, play, nuzzle, think, have best friends and show affection.
My Uncle’s cat tabby is the nicest cat in the world, she lives in the front room of a small motel and meows at anyone who walks in, and when she meows it sounds like she is saying “well hi y’all!”
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