Why we need pets in our life? This is one question that has always needled me
on and off. What kind of feeling does a person develops, that leads him or her to
keep pets. What are the needs that they feel can be fulfilled by having a pet
around? Is it some status symbol for them? Or is it for security? What is their
main purpose of having a pet? Because, believe me, how much simple it may
sound, but keeping a pet is not a child’s play. You are making yourself
responsible for a living being existence. Along with it, there are certain financial
expenses attached with it also. Pets are not just for your fun. You are
accountable for them. So, before bringing in a pet home one should look into all
the pros and cons, and enter into it open eyed. If one is prepared to and is
matured enough to take over the responsibility of managing it, then only a
person should go with the idea of keeping a pet, be it a dog or a cat or some
other animal. Do not let it be just a whim on your part. You can’t just have a pet
today, and if you find it burdensome, leave it the other day. Animals also have
emotional feelings and attachments. Don’t fool around them. They are little
angels and should be treated accordingly.
A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment. It is a domestic
animal, as in divergent to those which are reared for monetary reasons. Pets are
noted for their loyal and playful characteristics, for their unconditional love and
for their attractive physical appearances. A pet will always be glad to see you
whatever the time of the day it is, unlike, other human beings who are bound by
factors like, time, accessibility, comfort and suitability. Unknown to you along
with their unconditional love, they impart certain health benefits also. They
relieve you from stress and tension, improve your emotional health and most
importantly relieve you from loneliness, which is the basic cause of depression.
Walking dogs, provides one with exercise, fresh air and a chance of social
interaction. Pets are the most patient and undemanding companions that one can
have around.
It is said that people with pets around have lower blood pressure in stressful
situations than those without pets. Playing with them has a calming and soothing
effect on a person’s reflex. Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than
those without. You need to make fewer visits to your doctors if you have pets
around you.
