Fido, Fluffy, and the Family

A person is thinking of getting a pet to be his companion and to entertain his kids, but he has encountered a predicament: they choose a mediocre feline or a magnificent canine. While there are many advantages of each option, the dog is a better option for companionship, protection, and loyalty.

Every day in the United States, approximately 10,000 people and 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. There will never be enough homes for all of these animals, and as a result millions are killed by animal control or die by themselves every year. If people would adopt their pets from a rescue or shelter, and not buy from pet stores or breeders, many lives would be saved and a lot of misery would be averted. Also, you end up with a great animal.

Studies have shown that the children who grow up in homes with animals have a better ability to show empathy later and as adults. Pets are easy to communicate with, and their body language is much simpler than a human’s. This simple body language allows children to learn to empathize with them, a skill they can carry with them as they go through life (Holistic Online, 2007).

Companion dogs help develop the child’s daily tasks, improving psychological aspects too. These pups help the child learn how to bond by creating a more playful mood and teaching the child how to focus. They help allow these children to come out of their shells and be themselves. They help the child get motivated in the morning to begin their day and stay on task. The dogs are allowed to accompany the child to school which is one of the most overwhelming places with the constant noises, movement and other unexpected forms of overstimulation the dogs are there to protect the child. A sense of responsibility is created by empowering the

Do you consider your pet more like an extension to the family perhaps another child? Did you know that about ninety percent or more pet owners consider their pets their children (National geographic). Business are taking notice of this positive trend and catering to the expansion of the growing number of people that are now considering animal as children. Today local businesses cater to more than just humans, they have started catering to pets also. Some of these activities include: restaurants with dog menu, dog parks, and malls that offer a place to take family pets. With the growing number of people now having animals for children as an addition to the

How many of you have pets? A dog or a cat? Did anyone get it from an animal shelter? …Okay, so about ______. Fortunately, some positive answers, but this is not always true.

Adding a dog to your family can be one of the most fun and rewarding things. Dogs are friendly, loyal, protective and pure entertainment. They are always good at putting a smile on your face and they can make even the worst days, better. In this paper, I will be discussing the best way, in my opinion to add a furry friend to your family, adopting. I will be discussing the pros and cons and the many benefits that go into adopting a dog. In general, adopting a dog is the best option to find your new friend, but there can be a lot that goes into it. Doing your research and being prepared are some of the most important parts of rescuing a dog.

Pets. Loving, furry, fun. A furry companion in about 37- 47% of all households have dogs and 30- 37% households hold felines in the United States alone. But at what costs comes with owning one of these adorable animals as pets and is it worth the trouble? “In The Last Meow”, Bilgers shares his opinion about whether or not we’re spending too much money and effort owning a pet. The answer to the question is, “yes” Americans spend an abundance of hard earned income a year even if the pets can still die within a year. I own two pets, so I can see where and why people would try to save their pets and prolong how much they live. On the other hand, why try to extend their life when our beloved furry family member is in agonizing pain and suffering more than half of the time?

The effects of pet ownership have been shown to be beneficial for humans as well as animals in need of a home. People purchase pets for a variety of reasons, spanning from a need to get more exercise, a desire for companionship, to a desire for unconditional love. Other people simply just love animals and their lives feel complete without a furry friend. However, not all of the causes of pet ownership are positive. Some people purchase a pet because they think the animal looks cute but abandon the pet after they discover the hard work it requires to train it and keep it healthy. Other people do so out of ego, such as purchasing a large, vicious pet they hope will intimidate others and later find they cannot control. The motivational causes of owning a pet will determine the eventual effects of ownership.

In the "Old People" episode of Aziz Ansari's new program, Master of None, a grandparent presents his robotic pet seal to his grandson and provides the white pet with a kiss on the cheek. "I went to the VA and they gave me this - said I needed a companion," said the grandparent. With grownups like the grandfather in Master of None in mind, Hasbro has released a line of "family friendly pets" for the general public ages 5 to 105. The "Joy for All" animals are robot pet cats that look, purr and feel like healthy pet cats - hairball not included.

Two dogs and a cat also live with the family. The dogs are large outdoor dogs which require little care and attention but consume large amounts of food on a monthly basis. It can at times be difficult to afford large quantities of food for them which is often afforded by the mother’s part-time earnings. The cat lives indoors and is approaching eleven years of age. There is a strong emotional attachment to the animals and they are considered

I believe many of us had expected to have a pet when we were a little child. Maybe a dog, a cat or even a fish, we tried to convince our parents by promising to take care of our pets, clean their rooms, be responsible, not fight with each other anymore. However, due to some reasons, maybe our bad habits, parents can’t believe we will change, just for getting a pet. Some of the parents might think our interests in pets will only stay a while, but that’s not true.

Thesis: Before you adopt a pet instead of buying one, you must know the Differences between Pet Stores and Shelters, Reasons on why you should adopt, and How to adopt a pet.

Many pet owners perceive to say that having a pet is the best thing in the whole world. In the United States, about 63% of households have a furry friend to call their own. They come in many different colors and sizes that make them unique and fun to play with. However, owning a pet anywhere can be very controversial. Some people think that owning a pet can throw away most their money that they earn on a day to day basis. Even if that might be true, pets can also benefit people in many ways that is worth spending a little extra money. In my opinion, I think that everyone should have a pet of their own because they can improve health, can provide entertainment, and create a special friendship or companionship with its owner. (6)

Kids learn how to be more understanding, patient and responsible in their actions when they grow up with a pet.