People pretending to speak for their pets

[Catherine]

I came across an article about people actually pretending that their pets are speaking. They create a voice for the pet and use that voice to have a conversation with the pet. People also do this with babies and stuffed toys.

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...ts/603718/

I don't think I have ever heard anyone do this. I know I have never done this. I am curious. Have you ever made up a voice and pretended to speak for your pet? If yes, can you tell me why. We would be projecting our own thoughts onto the animal. I would rather try and understand what the pet is really communicating. Now I am going to be listening and see if I can find someone who does that.