In "The Last Meow," author Burkhard Bilger believes the amount of money Americans spend on their pets has gotten out of control. Bilger argues that America spends three times the amount on pets than what the government spends on welfare grants. He also feels furry loved one's should not have to undergo surgery, since this seems too excessive for the animal's health. Perhaps certain expenses on pets can be more than neccessary. However, the companionship of creatures can be worth the while. Pet owners in the United States spend more than the government does on welfare. While citizens do have the right to spend their money on whatever goods they wish, it does tell a lot about us. Perhaps if the money was spent on more reasonable things, such as charity, it would help those in need. After all, if one donated to starving children, wouldn't that be considered more benefical to your dollar, than buying the twentieth squeaky toy for your dog's collection? Being moneywise should be in everyone's skills, especially for those who spared their cash on material things for their …show more content…
However, what about pets? Should furry companions have access to medicine; whether or not their lives depended on it? Just like us, illnesses can effect a pet's life; whether it has amputated legs or having tumors in their stomach. Pets also can be diagonised with very humanlike conditions, such as anxiety or Down's syndrome. All veternarians have treatments availble for these situations. But will is it really worth spending money to help treat an animal? While most may agree that euthanizing the pet is easier than letting the animal live with illness, I feel it is a bit unfair to kill an animal for becoming inevitably conflicted. I rather see a dog being treated, rather than just give up on the poor soul for everything it has. Pets may be seen in a lower rank of humans, but I still feel it is neccessary to keep fighting for even those who can't
Meowmers was a cat that wasn’t very good at thinking. He was also bad at staying concentrated on anything that didn’t move. These two traits were the least of his concerns when he got his driver's license. The teacher knew it was obvious that he wasn’t good enough at anything to have Meowmers driving, but the teacher signed for him anyway.
Over $60 billion. We all know the figure. It’s the amount of money Americans are projected to spend on their pets this year. Food, toys, veterinary care, grooming supplies. The list of what owners buy for their best friends goes on.
In an article “The Last Meow” published in The New Yorker in 2003 the author Burkhard Bilger states “Americans now spend $19 billion a year on veterinary care for their pets, up from $11 billion just seven years ago. Add to that the cost of pet food and other supplies, and the number rises to $47 billion, nearly three times as much as the federal government spends on welfare grants” (Bilger, part 7, paragraph 48) Bilger claims “clearly our love affair with animals has gotten out of control”(Bilger, part 8, paragraph 49). It is a sad state of affairs that Americans spend 15 billion on welfare in this country, and some squabble over money spent on helpless loving animals owned by hard working loving Americans.. America is the land of opportunity
We do often spend a lot of money on necessary stuff throughout daily lives. Some on pets and some on other things unnecessary. I do agree that we do spend a lot of money on pet but it doesn’t mean we have to or we can’t. Some people see pets as companions or even a family member. My friend Brandon Davis stated out that he thinks that “pets should be considered family because you feed and take care of it just like you would with a family
“Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats” (Pet Statistics). Many animals are rescued and taken to shelters all around the United States. These shelters provide all the resources and take care of the animals until they are well or adopted. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, is a non-profitable organization that is dedicated to preventing animal cruelty. You should donate money to the ASPCA or even adopt a pet if able to because it provides money to the animals to give them the necessities they need, it supports the animals that have been poorly treated, and it helps get animals out of poor
Animal Euthanasia, is a process during which an animal is put to death. According to Humane society “about 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs - about one every 13 seconds- are put down in U.S shelters each year.” (humane society.) The saying that dogs are a man’s best friend is often thought of when thinking of dogs, but what if I tell you the man is the dog 's best friend, or even the only friend, only family. So often we see people buying Dogs because they are so cute! and so warm/fuzzy/cuddly! and 90% of the time those dogs do not stay with this family, either they take too much time,decide to move, not enough space or the saddest one they can no longer afford it, and those dogs find their way to the shelter. The family who put their dogs in shelters think it is the best decision, but in turn, it’s really a death sentence. According to Akita Rescue, a dog has “72 hours to find a new family from the moment you drop it off.” (Anonymous) after this time the animal gets put down, So why do this to your pet? to any pet? why have them sit in a cell for no reason, other than you not having enough time or no longer wanting to take care of it; that Dog doesn 't have relatives to which he can go to when things go bad, he can 't just go to his sister, mother, father, or grandparents to that dog you are the world, and by putting your dog in the shelter the dog loses not only you but also his world.
“The reality is that all shelters, regardless of label, euthanize or send pets out to be euthanized.” All pets have the right to live even if their owner returned them. Kill shelters are not the best place to send your pets off to. Many people do feel sad about pets and other animals who get euthanized even if they are not theirs. Animals have made a big impact on many people, so why don’t people make a great impact on them too?
Shouldn’t all animals have the right to live? Dogs could receive and give happiness if they were not put down. Animals do not really have a chance to actually live life.Many places simply do not have enough room for all of the animals, so they resort to euthanasia to control the population. There are many dogs and cats that are euthanized only because they take up room.
In the United States, about 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters every year. The overpopulation of these animals and the fact that they have no homes leads to about 40% of them being euthanized (ASPCA). This is a global issue, but the root of it can be found within the local community at The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.
There are lots of people who can benefit from pet therapy. People who can benefit from pet therapy are people having denture problems, receiving cancer treatment, people in long term facilities, people hospitalized with chronic heart failure, and veterans with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder.) Not just people who are dealing with the struggling events can benefit from pet therapy. The person's family can also benefit from pet therapy because they know the person will not be alone anymore. The person's friends can benefit from
It can become a go-to option when pet owners can’t afford medical treatment. Not all families can afford expensive medical bills for their pets. Unlike human health care, there is not many financing options for pet medical care. As a result, some owners may just decide to euthanize their pets because they can’t afford to pay for veterinary treatment.1
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)
This is the simplest thing to understand. You must take care of your pets, money is only an object. Your pet is family, your pet will be with you through everything if you treat them correctly. Again, pets aren’t cheap. Food for a dog or cat can cost $5.00 - $30.00 alone. A pet is like a child. They depend on you to keep them alive and healthy.
A harmless visit to the neighborhood pet store turns into a ruthless encounter for me. Every Saturday, Pecan (my dog) and I visit a local pet store to purchase food and treats for her. Pecan and I pass by a dozen of shelter volunteers eagerly showcasing homeless dogs before entering the pet store. Shelter volunteers are special because they are willing to devote their Saturday morning to help homeless pets. On the way I stop and great each volunteer and dog, then I walk away emotionally grieving and trying to holding back tears. My sadness soon turns into anger, when I realize I cannot adopt every homeless pet. The pet population is a increasing crisis in America. In this essay I will discuss the cause and effect of homeless
Pets can fill a void in an owner’s life, by allowing them to nurture something and receive a sense of satisfaction. Socially pets have become so much a part of our daily lives that they are often treated as if they were children, some lucky pets even attend daily play sessions, and are treated to extreme indulgence; all to make their owner feel as if they were an infant or a child. Blind owners rely on their seeing eye dogs to guide them around wherever they go; they are trained to guide them past and around obstacles. The National Institute of Health states, “More than half of all U.S. households have a companion animal. Pets are more common in households with children, yet there are more pets than children in American households. There are more than 51 million dogs, 56 million cats, 45 million birds, 75 million small mammals and reptiles, and uncounted millions of aquarium fish” (np). Many movie stars and rich and famous people have begun using pets as a status symbol. Millions of dollars are spent finding the perfect and most valuable pet even to the extent that the original breed of animal has become unrecognizable or even extinct. This need for high status and perfection has resulted in safety risks to both pets and the people they live with. Inbreeding and tampering with cross genes in animals often result in an animal of inferior security and emotional stability, thus resulting in an aggressive and violent temperament. In an attempt to