This was a very interesting debate and I'm glad the question was asked in the first place. Please forgive me the reptilian brain remark, since MY reptilian brain has been fried the past ten days from a bout with bronchitis.I have worked with people who associate emotions and animals so close as to make themselves ill. We see this in a well-known animal defense group where members relive ie. resuffer perceived abuse and treatment of creatures. A level head and complete knowledge of animals and their behavior must be learned before defending their status.
It's always nice to have a pair or trio of any critter in an enclosure and if they don't eat each other, get adequate amounts of food and find their comfortable space then all is right in their world.
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