To Whom It Concerns

We are not playthings for you to toy with at your whim. We are living beings like yourselves, and deserving of the same level of respect. We have feelings and would like them respected. It's not that we are demanding much. Quite the contrary. We are simply asking that you recognize our usefulness as compassionate, highly evolved, and independent thinkers.

Yes, we recognize the complexities of the world in which we live, and we willingly defer to your experience and expertise. We accept you for who you are; we only ask the same in return.

Sincerely,
Cat, Dog, Et al