[COLOR="DarkRed"]Yes animals DO have feelings. I take theraputic horse back riding lessons. I remember one time turning the horse I am assigned to out since I was the only one riding him that day. He gave me such a forelorn look it broke my heart. His previous owner before the ranch where I ride at had abused him. Apparently they beat him about the face with a brush so I have a hard time finding it within me to brush his face area out of respect. But we have slowly worked over that issue. I am hoping to ride him in the Special Olympics this summer in dressage.[/COLOR]