Is it abnormal for an Aspie to NOT be interested in animals?

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Aniihya
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04 Jun 2015, 7:03 pm

I hate pets. Because personally I do not see any point in keeping any. The only animal that I like is my parents blind dog because I taught it to know left and right, shake hand, hug and determine time (such as telling it to "wait ten then come" and the dog waits around ten seconds and comes). I hate my brothers dog and our cat though. I also have dog and cat allergies, however have no possibility of moving out of my parents house.



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30 Jun 2015, 1:52 am

Some Aspies don't like animals because of sensory issues. Hate to say it, but many pets are known for making loud noises, shedding, messiness, giving your home an unpleasant odor... but then again so do other humans, and usually to a larger degree. Unless your pet's an elephant. :P

Personally, it's hard for me to understand how a person who doesn't like animals at all can have any joy in their hearts, especially if they are cruel to animals because of their dislike.



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30 Jun 2015, 1:56 am

lostonearth35 wrote:
loud noises, shedding, messiness, giving your home an unpleasant odor

Well there we are, we've just found the perfect description for younger brothers. :D



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30 Jun 2015, 8:30 am

I as well never had intense interest in animals in general. Maybe yet.
I had pets too, but the curious parts never came to me.

I may like cats, but not too much to the point I search things about them.
I may be intrigued by ants or some kind of insects or bugs sometimes, but never bothered knowing about them.


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30 Jun 2015, 10:03 am

I love animals and can connect with them far better than I can with the majority of people. I love how animals feel to touch but I don't like touching human skin so I guess it can be down to be sensory issues too as to why some aspies don't like animals. Also the noise factor - I do like dogs but the barking would bother me I think.



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01 Jul 2015, 5:52 am

Animals are fine, so long as they're nowhere near me. I don't really get excited about other people's pets and don't see the appeal in having them.

I enjoy 'cute' pictures of certain animals like foxes, otters, etc., though.



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01 Jul 2015, 6:17 am

How can you not love animals?

I get turned on by horses... they make me feel all you know down there :wink: :oops:



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01 Jul 2015, 7:33 am

faz18 wrote:
I get turned on by horses... they make me feel all you know down there :wink: :oops:

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Too much information :x



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01 Jul 2015, 8:01 am

iliketrees wrote:
faz18 wrote:
I get turned on by horses... they make me feel all you know down there :wink: :oops:

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Too much information :x

What's the problem? we're all people with Asperger's here :wink:




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01 Jul 2015, 8:07 am

faz18 wrote:
iliketrees wrote:
faz18 wrote:
I get turned on by horses... they make me feel all you know down there :wink: :oops:

:|

Too much information :x

What's the problem? we're all people with Asperger's here :wink:




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04 Jul 2015, 2:50 am

I like animals but I'm not an animal lover thou I do love my pets.


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