Both “Dog Monday” by Lucy Maud Montgomery and “Learning from Chimpanzees : A Message Humans Can Understand” by Jane Goodall show that animals' ability to experience complex emotions proves that they deserve moral consideration. On one hand, through characterization, the author conveys that Dog Monday’s behavior and qualities are worthy of respect. Dog Monday is capable of making firm decisions out of loyalty and love for his owner, just like a human would for a loved one. For instance, Dog Monday has made up his mind to wait at the train station no matter what: “Dog Monday waiting for the…