Libra dogs and cats

Libra dogs

Visitors are greeted by a Libra dog in order of how nice they smell, then circles back so nobody feels left out. On walks they stop to say hello to every other dog, every pram and the person at the bus stop who never asked for it. If two people at home raise their voices, the Libra dog appears between them with a toy, tail going, as if to suggest everyone simply plays tug instead.

Choices are the hard part. Offer a Libra dog two toys and watch the slow, agonised look from one to the other, followed by an attempt to carry both. They have opinions about which way their bed should face and will nose it round until the view is right. Mostly they want to be included, in the walk, in the conversation, in the photo, and preferably sitting right in the middle.

Libra cats

Excellent taste and the patience to prove it come as standard in a Libra cat. They will ignore the expensive bed you bought and choose the folded cashmere jumper you were saving, then arrange themselves on it like a portrait. Visitors are welcomed with a soft blink and a polite tour of the ankles. A slammed cupboard sends the Libra cat off to sit somewhere prettier until the room calms down.

Every decision involves some theatre. A Libra cat walks to the window, considers the view, looks back at you, considers the view again, and settles only once the whole arrangement feels right. They are often the cat who sits exactly halfway between two people on the sofa so neither gets jealous. At bedtime they pick a spot by some private measure of fairness, and somehow it is always the warm patch you just left.

Libra rabbits, birds and small wonders

Fairness rules a pair of Libra rabbits, who groom each other in strict turns. Libra guinea pigs greet every member of the family, in order, so nobody misses out. Lovebirds and cockatiels born under the scales adore a duet. Libra horses are the peacemakers of the paddock, standing between two grumpy neighbours until everyone goes back to grazing.

Watch the bed. A natural diplomat has it rearranged several times a day, always for reasons of beauty. A gentle sulk follows whenever you choose the other toy. Guests leave feeling personally adored, and household arguments somehow end with everyone stroking the same animal.

Questions about Libra pets

Every sign with a Libra pet

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Pets of every sign

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