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Human empathy is a multifaceted and intricate emotion. This term means "knowing, being mindful of, being receptive to, and vicariously absorbing the emotions, sentiments, and experience of another from the past or present without having them objectively stated."

Experts claim that there is no correlation between species and empathy. Instead, it's a matter of feeling weak and defenseless.

Many form emotional connections with animals because they need us and benefit from our care and attention. Animal Rescue groups share this heightened empathy when dealing with distressed cats, dogs, or other animals.

Instinctive parental love for one's children can be likened to the loved one has for one's pets, as a result of their inability to help themselves or their natural inclination to care for and assist them.

When we think of an adult human, we picture someone who can confidently stand up for their rights or protect themselves from harm. Now you know why it's so hard to read about stories involving abused dogs (or children) and not feel an emotional response.

Unconditional love is something many of us long for. Someone who accepts us exactly as we are, who doesn't try to change us, who is always delighted to see us (even if we're in a bad mood), who understands us perfectly and communicates with us in ways that don't require words, and who we can be open and vulnerable with.

The need for love that doesn't make any conditions is universal. Finding this rare commodity in human interactions can be challenging, but many people have experienced it with their pets.