answer:Animals bring out our nurturing side, are companions, helpers, ( many breeds of dogs, horses, etc.) and delight us with their antics and innocent, happy go lucky, animal personalities. Why do we like anything? Human preference knows no bounds. My ex mother-in-law used to harass me about having pet geese. She would say ” I just don’t understand WHY you want pet geese!” I’d tell her, ( pissed her off to no end lol ) ” Well, I don’t understand why you collect Mickey Mouse memorabilia. Sheesh…. I like geese because they are smart, beautiful, funny, quirky, and they are the best “dogs” I have ever had. Nobody ever calls and says ” Your goose just ran my horse into a fence.” haha I adore my two cats for all the same reasons. They are cute, smart, funny, loveable and great little friends to hang around with. :-)