I love animals more than humans, and I don’t feel bad about saying that out loud. If you’ve ever shared your life with an animal, you probably understand this instinctively. It’s not about disliking people. It’s about where connection feels easier, safer, and more real. For me, this bond didn’t start recently. It began early and grew stronger with time.
Growing Up in the Village: Where My Love for Animals Began
I grew up in a village where animals were everywhere. Cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, deer passing through fields, and stray cats wandering in and out of our yard. Animals weren’t something special you visited. They were simply there, woven into everyday life.
I spent hours feeding them, sitting nearby, watching how they moved and reacted. Animals were my first companions. They didn’t rush me, interrupt me, or expect explanations. They just existed alongside me.
Our family dog, Rex, once stayed by my side for hours when I was sick, refusing to leave even when everyone else went on with their day. No agenda. No impatience. Just staying. That kind of presence leaves a lasting impression.
When Illness Deepened the Bond
As a teenager, my life changed suddenly after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My body didn’t always cooperate, my feet were often cold, and sadness showed up in quiet ways. Around that time, a stray cat started visiting our yard. Within weeks, she stayed.
Eventually, my parents let her inside. She would curl around my feet to warm them, lie across my neck, purr close to my ear, and somehow make the bad days more manageable. When you’re unwell and an animal chooses to stay close, it creates a sense of comfort that’s hard to replace.
Why I Trust Animals More Than Humans
Animals don’t pretend. They don’t flatter. They don’t keep emotional score. If they care, you feel it. If they don’t, they keep their distance.
I’ve experienced disappointment with people more times than I’d like to count. Misunderstandings, broken promises, shifting loyalties. My animals have never done that. They don’t care about success, money, productivity, or image. They care about presence.
My cats greet me the same way no matter what kind of day I’ve had. Calm day, chaotic day, exhausting day. Their response doesn’t change. That consistency builds trust in a way words never could.
Animals Don’t See Differences, They See You
Animals don’t measure worth. They don’t care about your job, your past, or how you look on a given day. They don’t analyze your tone or replay old conversations.
I see this daily with my cats. Whether I’m energized or barely functioning, they treat me the same. Affection mixed with attitude, because cats are cats. No judgment attached.
One experience that stayed with me involved a stray cat who lost all her kittens. Around the same time, I was fostering a litter of kittens. When she saw them, she accepted them immediately. They weren’t hers. She didn’t hesitate. She cared for them and protected them as if they were. Watching that happen changed how I understood care and instinct.
Animals don’t overthink compassion. They act.
What Do You Call Someone Who Loves Animals More Than Humans?
There’s a word used for people who feel more connected to animals than to people. In its emotional sense, it refers simply to strong affection and preference. No label is really needed, though. This connection doesn’t require justification or explanation.
Animals bring comfort, calm, and companionship without negotiation. That’s enough.
My Life Now: Surrounded by Furry Personalities
Today, my home is shared with cats, each with their own habits, moods, and boundaries. They’re not accessories. They’re part of my daily rhythm.
They’ve been present through stress, illness, joy, exhaustion, and long quiet days. They’ve never made me feel like I needed to be different or perform better.
People sometimes comment on how much time, energy, and money I invest in animals. They’re right. Animals gave me stability when I needed it most. Choosing them feels natural.
What many people don’t expect is this: loving animals deeply also shaped how I relate to people. It taught me patience, respect, and how to be present without control.
The Place I Keep Choosing
Loving animals more than humans doesn’t mean rejecting people. It means finding connection where it feels steady and uncomplicated. Animals show up. They stay. They respond to care with care.
If someone doesn’t understand that bond, that’s fine. For those who feel it, no explanation is necessary. Loving animals is not a weakness. It’s a relationship built on trust, presence, and shared space.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have several furry supervisors watching my every move.
