Our Best Friends in Life
Life is never easy. It has its own ups and downs in which we develop and cope up through time. Life is in turn a journey for all of us. Although life may seem hard, we have friends who are either at our backs to push us or in front to pull us helping us every step of the way. Nonetheless, there are times when you feel down, these friends of ours are just there waiting for us to cry on their shoulders. Not only that, friends are present living as a family member who cares and loves us just the way we are.
A special type of friend would have to be pets. We have different perspectives and preferences as our much loved animal. As such, we would want to keep one in our humble home and take care of them. Pets are animals which we would consider a friend we can truly rely on. Some may also consider such animals as a proud member of the family. These pets make a person happy whenever their down. They have the qualities and specifications a best friend possesses. No wonder a dog is man’s best friend. Usually when mentioning about pets, the first animal that would come to mind among many would be a dog. A dog can be easily trained and is really very playful. They cheer you up when you are down but could get quite cuddly with you at times.
Everyone has the option to choose which animal they would want for a pet. Among the most common are dogs, cats, fishes, turtles. However, this does not stop there. As mentioned, all of us are unique in our own little ways. No matter how rich or poor you are, your personality is unique. Based on ones personality and preferences of the right pet for them, some may choose a snake, cow, crocodiles and the like to be their pets. This is one of the evidence of how different people are. Some may also say that their choice of pet would reflect one’s personality. Some are satisfied with a dog for they want to be common and be like the people around them. Some may want to choose snakes for their inclination and likes of snakes.
The right choice for the right pet depends upon a person. He or she has the right to choose and adopt an animal for a pet. It would be quite a hazard to have a snake for a pet even though you wouldn’t want one right? The best thing about such is that we get to be independent of choosing and is in a way held responsible for our decisions.
No matter what pet you are to choose, you have to take good care of it. Animals have also in a way rights for themselves. They have emotions as well. They are like people who also live for survival. One medium for a good survival is food. As owners of pets, it is good and best to feed them regularly. They can’t find food for themselves for they are not in their habitat anymore. They are already living with you. With you compelling these animals to live with you held you responsible for them. You would not want a dog to find a food for them in your own living room. It is also quite awkward for a fish to find food in a fish bowl. Having pets have certain responsibilities that would help a person to become more responsible. In a way, consider having a pet similar as having a baby. The survival of such depends on your hands. You are held responsible for their health. You are to blame when they are hungry, angry and even when they get sick.
The most important task for an owner would have to be loving them. Anybody can be an owner of a pet. We have the opportunity of having any pet of our choice. We may choose this and the others may choose that but the problem, there is that if the owners will be able to take good care of them. Animals may be in your cozy home, but they may not be loved. Sure, these animals are present physically but are never minded emotionally. Pets are like people and even friends; your love is the key for them to survive. This is why some dogs would wander off in streets for nobody would care to love and take care of them. There should be a very good bond between the owner and the pet. This would help in the survival of both as being a pet and owner, and also as being best of friends. Think about your pets, they aren’t mere animals!
Having Pets
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States is the most pet loving nation. They have more dogs and cats in comparison to other countries. They treat their pets more like family members. Sometimes they even give them special days like birthdays and gifts on special occasions.
Now why do people want pets? Many people want to have pets because of companionship. They want someone to be there for them. Pets generally are just like people. Many people even substitute relationships with partners and family member, with pets. Pets also make socializing with other people a lot easier. People always notice those that bring their pets around because people find animals attractive and interesting. Thus, making pets a really good conversational topic.
Most of all people want to have pets to take away their boredom and to fulfill their human needs like the need to be important. Pets require attention and care like dogs do. This makes people feel like having a very important role in the lives of their pets. Having a pet is a nice thing, but it requires a big responsibility. When you decide to have a pet that means you are ready in terms of sparing time for your pet, spending money, and of course taking the responsibility to meet their needs like feeding them at the right time and bringing them to the veterinarian.
There are different ways to take care of your pets, depending on what they are. Generally, there are four ways on how to take care of them: Feed them, give them time and attention, keep them clean, and bring them to the veterinarian. Pets need to be fed if you don’t feed them, they could die or become nasty and eat other things instead. Pets need to be given time and attention. It’s good if you spend time with your pets and even play with them. Physical activity like playing catch will keep your pets happy and fit. This also helps build genuine connection and trust. If you spend time with them and take care of them when they are sick you will gain their loyalty. If you take time to be with your pets, it would be much easier to tame them and make them good pets. Your pets will then know who you are and will take care of you in return.
There are stories about pets saving their owner’s lives like the story of Kevin Weaver. In 2006, Kevin, collapsed to the floor after having a seizure, his dog Belle which is the 17-pound beagle was the one who called 911 who then came and rescued him. Spending time with your pets is indeed very important just like in the story of The Little Prince wherein a fox asked the little prince to tame him by just spending time to watch him everyday. The fox then said to the little prince, “…But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world…” Pets need to be kept clean. Pets like dogs and cats are very playful creatures, and they tend to smell if they don’t get a bath. Dogs need to take a bath like once a month and cats in every few months. It’s not good to have them take a bath everyday because it will take away natural oils from their skin and may cause rashes. It’s very important though to bathe them and keep them clean to prevent them from having ticks and getting sick. Always keep the place they live in clean as well. Other grooming tips involve cutting their nails, combing their hair and even brushing their teeth. Pets just like people also need regular check-up. Dogs need to be up to date with their vaccinations for deworming and rabies shots. Just like people doctors, veterinarians can give you prescriptions when your pets are sick and give you tips to keep them well and healthy. Pets are good companions, that’s why most people want to have them but for them to stay as good companions we should also take good care of them.