One of the most common questions people are asked when first acquainting themselves with another person is: “Are you a cat person or a dog person?” The answer tells the other person a lot about you without having to know you. Cat people are typically known as introverted and thoughtful whereas dog people are extroverted and fun-loving. Everybody knows the traits of “cat people” versus “dog people," but what if you are just an animal lover in general?

Animal lovers are the best kind of people, and here's why:

1. They love everything and everyone.

When you love all of the animal types, even the ones most people hate or are scared of (snakes, I’m looking at you), it’s pretty obvious that you are just a lover, not a fighter.

2. They are fun-loving but also know that relaxation is important too.

When you look at a cat person, you probably assume they love naps, and when you look at a dog person, you know they are the first to go on an adventure with. The great thing about animal lovers is that they know how to balance high energy activities with rest and relaxation.

3. They are compassionate.

Animal lovers are usually the first to cry when a sad video pops up on Facebook. There is no difference when it comes to their friends and family. Animal lovers cry when you cry and laugh when you laugh because they (like animals) feed off of the energy of those around them.

4. They are easy to entertain.

Animal lovers are great friends because you never have to worry about boring them. Whether you guys are just chatting about life in the comfort of your home or riding a roller coaster, they are not going to be bored. They live in the moment and enjoy the warmth that friendship has to offer.

5. They are intuitive.

Much like a pet can feel the energy off of a stranger or can alert people of a medical emergency before it happens, animal people are great at reading the energy of others before a word is even said. That means they can tell you if the new boy or girl you met at the bar is a keeper or not before the first conversation is even over.

6. They are selfless.

Animal lovers are some of the most empathetic and trustworthy people you can meet. Knowing that someone needs to talk about their problems is something that will never go unnoticed by an animal lover. The constant need to pay attention to signals from their pets overflows into their human-acquainted lives as well.

Need someone to take an impromptu trip with or to talk to about a bad day? An animal lover friend is a must-have in everyone’s life. Even if you are a cat or dog person, knowing that they will love you (and your pet) no matter what should offer comfort that other friendships cannot.