This book was not as interesting to me as his first book which was solely about dogs. But this book gave me information I didn't realize that I needed to know. Such as:

-What animals think like us? And if they think like us, do they deserve the same treatment we as humans have?

-Animals who are used in research studies, are they treated with freedom to refuse the study? If not, is that ok?

-Do dogs have the ability to exert self-control the same way humans do? If so, what does that mean for dogs?

-Is studying an animal not in its natural setting a real study?

-Seals, elephants, dolphins, rats and dogs are some very intelligent animals, is intelligence a marker for better treatment?

-Do animals suffer, feel pain? How does that affect the way we treat them?

I didn't know I wanted to know these answers or learn to ask these questions. I only wanted to know what I already believe, dogs are my best friends. They are because they don't just look at me for their food and shelter, it is because they are capable of so much more.