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We have evolved to care about those close to us; not 'anonymous' people. I care more about anonymous people than i do about anonymous animals. I care more about my pet than i do about anonymous people.
Most countries have different attitudes to different animals. In some countries, dogs are not valued as pets. Then again in some countries pigs are valued as pets. In some countries cows are slaughtered with no regard for their well-being. In other countries they are held up as sacred.
In many countries pets are treated to toys and clothes they don;t need. Often whilst people starve on the streets.
We have not evolved tocare about those people we do not personally know. We have evolved to care about our tribe. Some tribes have adopted dogs into their midst. Some tribes have adopted other animals into their midst. Some tribes have not adopted animals into their midst. Those that care for animals and those that don't are equally likely to allow their fellow man to suffer unduly.
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