Proves the old saying, "Dogs have owners, Cats have staff."
Whomever coined that phrase obviously didn't have pets (animal(s)).
Animals are the owners and masters; humans are their pets.
Just a few examples off a long list:
1) animals let their humans know when they are hungry and expect to be fed at certain times of day. If not fed on time something is going to get terrorized.
2) leave an animal at home when they really wanted to go with you....something or the whole house is going to be terrorized.
3) Don't keep the litter box clean, or clean enough (cats); Don't promptly let them out to relieve themselves watch for "land mines" and "puddles", especially during the night.
4) Animals want attention now. Failure to acknowledge them is not a option they are worse than children on a road trip.
5) Whatever your eating they want some....all...of it and more.
6) Another human visitor comes to visit and brings their master, and you pay any attention to it your master will demand more of your attention until the home wrecker leaves. However, if your master brings home a visitor your master expects preferential treatment and for you to show some modest attention to their friend.
And the list goes on and on.
