4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 14, 2013

The story of Chaser actually begins with Yasha, the faithful companion of John Pilley, emeritus professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. I found myself getting pulled in from the start, both as an animal lover and one who had once thought about going into psychology.

Dogs 100

Dogs Psychology South Carolina Research 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2023

Some researchers did an experiment that among humans is only done rarely and only via mistakes made in maternity hospitals. Similar to the rare human experiment, the results were generally acceptable, though of course that does not account for any potential psychological damage caused by the switch in parents. Bye, bye, Lesser Coucal.

Birds 130

Birds Eggs Breeders Breeding 130

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

This is something not seen in very young children but then typically develops and becomes observable and testable by psychology graduate students who have done innumerable studies on it. A number of research projects have sought to determine if some of these human brain abilities are found in other animals. But that’s another story.

Abandon 221

Abandon Abandoning Abandonment Research 221

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Love them as we may, they will make a mess of the house when left to their own devices, and they might make themselves very ill in the process. Take the time to research plants that are poisonous to your pet and make sure you remove them. See What Your Pet Sees. Make Concessions to Animal Nature.

Pets 100

Pets Psychology Cats Rats 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Scientific research and expertise are needed here. If some microorganisms must be killed in the process, this is unfortunate but necessary for human life. If they have a right to life because they have a self-concept, they surely also have a right to die and the right to suffer pain in the process if they desire. KBJ: Ditto.

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40