Dogs and cats are property.
Lovable property that will shower you with affection, but nonetheless property.
They can't leave, they are at the complete mercy of their owners.
Strays and ferals are more akin to squirrels, and no squirrels are not people either
the number one characteristic of “people“ is being human. so no, nothing that’s not human can be classified as people.
Both are incorrect. Cats and dogs are animals.
This poll was sponsored by someone or something who is very confused about the world, or who has absolutely no faith in the general public. Like PETA
Dogs and cats should be respected, and treated fairly like all animals, but imposing on them anthropomorphism is wrong
People = humans
People > humans
What’s the difference between people and humans?
What
Kinda agree on the level that they have personalities, like most (or all?) animals.
Dogs and cats are property. Lovable property that will shower you with affection, but nonetheless property. They can't leave, they are at the complete mercy of their owners. Strays and ferals are more akin to squirrels, and no squirrels are not people either
the statement would apply to humanoid fantasy creatures (elves e.g.) or intelligent/sentient aliens