Humans are like Elves to dogs

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Sir Slash

They wonder if we taste like Elves.
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JasonPratt

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I've maintained for years that humans are basically real-life magical elves, particularly in relation to other animals -- not just figuratively (that, too), but literally magical.  O:-)

Edited to add: the relationship extends to giving some animals some of our magic.

"My lady's cat is a magical cat,
"more alive and aware than other cats:
"wakened into reason
"by the magic of her love."
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