Animals have suffered more from negative language stereotyping than all the others, and demeans them so constantly that they created an environment that allows all sorts of cruelties, many too horrendous to describe!
An animal is 'it' instead of 'he' or 'she', this perpetuates our view of them as 'things' rather than individuals and is a major first step towards cutting them up for meat and leather, testing drugs/cosmetics/ household products on their bodies, and tearing off their coats for furs!!!
Those who have pets are referred to as 'owners' rather than guardians/care givers/companions, reinforcing the idea that they are property much as slaves were considered property.
***** rat
Filthy pig
Acting like an ***
***** dog
She's a *****
Ugly duckling
There's more than one way to skin a cat
Behaving like an animal
Making a monkey out of someone
Killing 2 birds with one stone
Working like a horse
You're chicken
There are many more! Please think before uttering them and tell others.

Before I met you,
I felt that I couldn't love anyone,
That nobody would be able to fill the void in my heart,
But that all changed when I met you.
Then I came to realize you were always on my mind.
You're funny and sweet.
You make me laugh and smile.
You take away all my anger and sadness.
You make me weak when I talk to you.
Then I started to write poems about you.
Now I have come to realize that I am hopelessly in love with you.

Once in a lifetime, you’ll find someone
who loves you for who you are,
no matter what your faults may be…
Once in a lifetime, you’ll find someone
who will tell you the truth about everything,
even if they’re afraid you won’t
like what you hear…
Once in a lifetime, you’ll find someone
who knows you better than
you know yourself,
and can always tell when you need a lift…
Once in a lifetime, you’ll find someone
who can make you smile,
even when your world seems like it’s crumbling around you…
I know I’ll never find a friend like you again,
because it only happens once in a lifetime…

It’s like your an angel out of the blue
Your face may not launch a thousand ships
But it’s your heart and soul that are for keeps.

You mesmerize me with your innocent smile
But it’s your eyes that had me there for a while
How I wish everyone would appreciate
The beauty in you which is never to hate.

She was like music,
and I longed to dance.

Her heart was the beat,
and I begged for the chance.

Her words were the vocals,
and I was put in a trance.

Her smile was the melody,
and I fell in love at first glance.

You magnify my happiness
When I am feeling glad
You help to heal my injured heart
Whenever I am sad
You’re such a pleasure in my life
I hope that you can see
How meaningful your friendship is
You’re a total joy to me

When I'm with you
I act different
In a good way
I smile more and laugh more
I don't have to pretend everything is okay
when its not
With you,I can drop the fake
smile and put on a real one
I don't feel hurt and alone when I'm
with you
Instead,I feel safe and loved
You're easy to talk to
and you listen to me
I don't feel sad or insecure
you show me that you really do care
and you're not just pretending
I really appreciate your company
Because with you
I am me