[Niamh.]

No of course not, I love my dogs but a person would always come first

[Niamh.]

wow can't believe the Poll results, that's pretty shocking tbh

[SharkAttack]

This is one of those 'impossible things to know unless it actually happened' kind of polls. I'd say I would love to save an adult, or child who is drowning over my beloved dog or cat(I've had both,) because it makes sense. But I'd most likely go freestyling after my dog the second he went in, as a natural instinct. He's my kid, in this case. However, a screaming 3 year-old is probably going to sway me from the pet, or a screaming man/woman.

No offense Apple, but this is a **** question, because it's not something you can answer honestly or declare at any moment, without it happening in real time. Hypotheticals are fun but usually nonsense.

[Marc]

I'd save my dog and by the looks of it others would, over saving my life so I don't feel too bad.

[AnnieK]

I'd have to save the person as karma is a bitch and I would hate to save my pet only to find myself drowning the week later and someone saving their dog over me....

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by anniek76

I'd have to save the person as karma is a bitch and I would hate to save my pet only to find myself drowning the week later and someone saving their dog over me....

haha exactly.

I really can't believe people are saying they'd save their pet over another human, I'd like to think that if they were actually in the situation they'd change there mind.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

haha exactly.

I really can't believe people are saying they'd save their pet over another human, I'd like to think that if they were actually in the situation they'd change there mind.

Nope, goodbye.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Marc

Nope, goodbye.

I don't believe that. Imagine if your sister drowned and you found out after that there was someone there who could have saved her but they decided to save their dog instead, would you think Oh I understand that, I would have done the same or would you be mad as hell?

[Marc]

Oh I understand, I would have done the same.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Marc

Oh I understand, I would have done the same.

I don't believe you

[Me. I Am Salman]

The funny thing is most people who are barging on about animals lives being equally valuable to humans' are probably meat eaters.

In-group versus out-group.

Hypothetical for Niamh - a week before this scenario takes place there is a fire at your house and one of your children is trapped inside, The dog runs in and pulls him out. Does that change your decision?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

In-group versus out-group.

Hypothetical for Niamh - a week before this scenario takes place there is a fire at your house and one of your children is trapped inside, The dog runs in and pulls him out. Does that change your decision?

No.

Originally Posted by Niamh.

No.

Dog murderer.

Remind me never to do you a favour.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

No.

That's a hero dog

Originally Posted by Salman!

The funny thing is most people who are barging on about animals lives being equally valuable to humans' are probably meat eaters.

What does this have to do with anything? It was the introduction of cooked meat into our diets that aided the growth of our brains. Meat has played a huge part in our evolution.

[Niamh.]

You two make me sick tbh

[Tom4784]

I'd save the stranger.

[LemonJam]

Wow... well I wasn't expecting that result.

I'd choose the person without a doubt.

[Ammi]

..I don't think I would ever save an animal's life over a humans...

[joeysteele]

I haven't voted in the poll because I don't take the view that my Dog is better than a human.
I would obviously try my total best to save anyone or any pet in a life threatening situation, in this hypothetical poser since it is specifically my pet at risk of losing its life then I would definitely set out to save him first.
Hopefully I may have a chance to save the person too but as Kizzy said earlier, I would have made my choice and would have to live with that.

I also know though that my Dog would likely be the one to get help for me if I was in difficulty.
I absolutely adore him and wouldn't let anyone hurt him, let alone leave him to die if I had a chance to save him myself.

[joeysteele]

That's a good find Jesus, I actually haven't heard that song before, I like it.

[Marcus.]

they are both the same

[Iceman]

Humans all the time.... mainly because without humans we'd be ****ed. I dont see cats and dogs releasing Phones, Computers, driving buses and generally keeping the world going.

[Apple202]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Humans all the time.... mainly because without humans we'd be ****ed. I dont see cats and dogs releasing Phones, Computers, driving buses and generally keeping the world going.

You're talking about the human world, not the actual physical world.

The dog or cat provides much less destruction of the actual planet, therefore is of more worth, seeing as though all the things you listed are in some contributing to the ruining of the planet and it's environment. Surely that makes that things life of less worth, not more?