Conversation Questions: Animals & Pets

Are cats better pets than dogs or are dogs better pets than cats? Why?
If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be and why?

Do you think it's morally acceptable for scientists to do genetic experiments on animals? Why or why not? What about other types of medical research?
Do you have any pets? If so, tell about them.

What's the most interesting animal you've ever eaten?
What wild animals do you find most interesting? Why?

If you could observe an extinct animal for an afternoon, which one would you choose and why?
Would you like to go on an African safari? Why or why not?

Which animals do you think dream? Why?
In your country, do dogs usually sleep inside or outside?

What pets are most popular in your country?
How are humans like other animals? How are they different?

Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why or why not?
How many different pets have you had over your lifetime? Which was your favourite?

What do you like most about going to the zoo? What about least?
Can pets become part of a human family?

How can pets help people emotionally?
What was your first pet and how did you get it?