zoophilism
/zoʊˈɑfəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A strong liking or affection for animals, often to an unusual degree.
- Some people mistake his zoophilism for a career choice, but he just loves being around pets.
- Her zoophilism led her to adopt every stray cat in the neighborhood.
- The documentary explored the zoophilism of people who treat their animals like family members.