This is an interesting little book exploring the relationships between humans and animals, and the hypocritical behavior that is unavoidable in anyone who tries to care for animals. Why do we feed mice to snakes, but not kittens? Why do cockfighters love their birds, but sentence them to death? How did humans come to have pets?

The book doesn't have a ton of answers, it is content with raising the questions and telling the stories of people whose lives revolve around animals: from animal rights activists to meat farmers. Overall, I found it an enjoyable read.