"It seems that the fate of many animals

is either to be unwanted by man, or wanted too much.

We enter the earth as lords of the earth bearing strange powers of terror and mercy alike.

But human beings should love animals .. as the knowing love the innocent, and the strong love the vulnerable.

When we wince at the suffering of animals, that feeling speaks well of us even when we ignore it, and those who dismiss love for our fellow creatures as mere sentimentality, overlook a good and important part of our humanity.

But it takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal.

And it is actually within us. To grant them a long life ... and a happy one."

On the heath, King Lear asked Gloucester: :"How do you see the world?" And Gloucester, who is blind, answered, "I see it feelingly".

I see it feelingly.