Do Pets Know They Are Pets? (and what they think of humans)

woman holding a dog in the park

It is difficult to say whether pets are aware that they are pets because they cannot communicate their thoughts and feelings to us as humans do. Many pet owners believe that their animals understand their roles as companions and household members. Dogs, for example, have been trained to perform specific tasks or obey specific commands, … Read more

Do Cats Know When You’re Laughing? (do they understand)

woman smiling outdoor next to trees during daytime

Even though cats can interpret some human emotions like happiness and anger, as far as science goes, they do not appear to understand laughter. They enjoy doing things and find the activities enjoyable but cannot laugh or find humor. This also applies to whether you’re laughing with them or at them. Since cats wouldn’t understand … Read more