Zombies and Animals

by Shane
(Bossier, Louisiana, USA)

Zombie Master,

How come you never really see zombies attack animals, like in the Dawn of the Dead remake where the dog is basically ignored. Why do they strictly eat people?

Shane, Bossier LA, USA

Shane,

I truly enjoy the questions that make me think. This is a good one. I even had to break out the DOTD remake to verify my own thinking.

When you watch the DOTD scene in question, at first most of the zombies do not even react but as the dog is crossing the way to go to Andy's there are a few that try for it.

Although more research will have to be done (goody, goody) it is my opinion that the more agile animals are to difficult a meal.

I vaguely remember a case of zombies eating farm animals but humans are probably the easiest to attack because we aren't the smartest of the species. Let's face it, the majority of us would rather try to domesticate a zombie or make sure their "civil liberties" are being protected instead of shooting them in the head and putting them down.

Anyone who is not smart enough to leave a house that tells you it is haunted or decide to split up when in search of a homicidal maniac, in my opinion, is easy pickin's.

Good hunting and aim high,

The Zombie Master