Psychopaths and pathological narcissists lack empathy, the ability to identify with or understand another’s situation or feelings.
Scientists say empathy is what makes us human.
So what does it mean when non-human creatures display empathy?
Last summer, Russell Jones, who lives in the UK, broke his ankle in an accident.
As a consequence, with his right foot and leg encased in a cast, Jones could walk only with the aid of crutches.
Then he noticed that Billy, Jones’ 8-year-old pet lurcher — a sighthound mixed with another dog type, most commonly a terrier or a herding dog — started limping too.
Alarmed, Jones took Billy to the vet.
After spending £300 (US$415.34) on scans and X-rays, it turned out there was nothing wrong with Billy. The dog was fake-limping to mimic his human!
Jones posted the video on Facebook with this message: “Cost me £300 in vet fees and X-rays, nothing wrong just sympathy. Love him 
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