If life really is about survival of the fittest, does the care and compassion we show pets make any sense?  If only the strong are supposed to survive, why is it so hard to kill an animal when it flashes its puppy dog eyes?  Maybe the connection between people and their pets show us something important about what it means to be human.

Guests:
Keith Lynch - Former Pet Owner
Guido the Guinea Pig Killer - Former Pet Owner
Robert Short - Author, The Gospel According to Dogs
Dave Campbell - Former Pet Owner
 
Music Snippets:
Bob Dylan - "Man Gave Names to All the Animals"