Why Do People Have Pets?

The video explores the history of animal domestication, focusing on the transition from using animals for labor to keeping them as pets. It discusses the early domestication of dogs and other animals, the differentiation between pets and farm animals, and how cats may have domesticated themselves. The video also covers the rise of the pet industry and the emotional connections humans have with pets.

What role did animal intelligence play in the domestication process?

How did the pet selling industry evolve over time?

What psychological factors contribute to our attachment to pets?