I feel that because dogs and cats are traditional house pets, other animals get left out by people when understanding what sentient beings they are.
(click photo for story/amazing video of baby sea lion)
This must be seen to be believed. This young firecracker of an 11 year-old girl is sure to change the world with her words! Warning: Get a tissue before you click on link.
I never knew why I didn’t know my right from my left or why I had to use an eraser far more often than everyone else around me. This is a personal story about finding out, accepting and understanding my learning disability.
“I now embrace what makes me unique, even if it labels me, and am much more easygoing about it.” – Laura Kutney
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/01/mindfully-accepting-my-learning-disability/