If each of us can learn to relate to each other more out of compassion, with a sense of connection to each other and a deep recognition of our common humanity, and more important, to teach this to our children, I believe that this can go a long way in reducing many of the conflicts and problems that we see today.
If you, the owner of the dog, really show not just food but real affection, then the dog will appreciate it very much. Isn't it?
Humanity happy, I get benefit. Humanity in state of trouble, or violence, I cannot escape from that.
Compassion is concern of others' well-being.