Animal love or animal lover may refer to: affectional relationships between humans and companion animals, see human-animal bonding. sexual relationships between humans and animals, see zoophilia.

What do you call an animal lover?

A person who loves animals or pets. zoophilist. animal person. pet lover. pet person.

What does it mean when you love animals?

The natural affection we feel for animals can be compared to the affection we feel for our children. We impulsively care for them and desire to help them because they are unable to help themselves easily. Children and animals both demonstrate an innocence that we feel compelled to protect.