When Raag grows up, he will be able to relate with this comment of yours. I have a cat who is older than Raag and the whole purpose of having a pet for me is to have that feeling of compassion for all living beings not only in myself but in Raag as well. He already feels so connected to my cat, Noori.

You'd learn to be caring, loving, you'd learn to listen and pay attention. You'd learn to think about other things and people apart from yourself.

This is so true, I have personally witnessed this for myself.