Pets are not only there as friends but they are also your best companions and guides. Pets liven our day to day life and seem to understand every nuance of our moods. Pets not only support you through ups and downs but they also help us in being a better human being.
Pets also have the power to heal. Mentally and physically. If you have a handicap for some reason, pets are the best way you can find your way back to normal life out of life’s tragedies and adversities. Pets teach you a lot of things. Unconditional love to others and how to love yourself. It brings out the best in a human being.
But??
Well the only condition you have to fulfil in order to keep pets is unconditional love. Yes and with love comes responsibility. You must be responsible for your pet. Your pet will be loyal to you anyway but it will start abusing your authority if you dont take proper care.
That will also result in your pets throwing tantrums and making your life hell.
So think carefully before you decide to keep pets. If you are single and live alone, pets are a good idea but think of a strategy where the pet is not left alone for a very long time.
Pets can die of loneliness. !!! Thats a fact. Make your pets a part of your life as much as possible.
Some people keep pets due to status and show. Well I am totally against that . I believe you can show your status better with a new car or a house, not by pets. Its sad to know how the pets are exploited in this situation.
All they need is TLC ( Tender loving care) and some time
When you decide to keep a pet its like adopting a baby. You must have time for your pet. Quality and quantity time together. Pets can be of great support to the family. Pets can also save you from minor disasters.
I have heard of many examples where pets have been able to predict heart attacks, earthquakes just at the right moment and saved an owners life.
I had watched a lot of true life cases in Television, where a cow saves her master’s life from being thrashed by a bull. I have seen many a cases where lives been saved by their pets.
Pets have a lot of uses. But always remember, when in the wild pets behave wild but when domesticated pets will tend to behave like their human owners. And well sentiments and emotions are magnified when it comes to your pets. Pets feel more strongly and more acutely than humans. Remember that you can also hurt their feelings by your actions.
Dont forget your responsibility towards your pets. Take care of their grooming and food as you should. Go to the vet once in a month or as scheduled to check on your pets health. Pets can be cranky sometimes. Do try and tolerate that as you would your kid. For all these you will be rewarded manifold in return. You will know only when you least expect it.
I personally have grown up with dogs and they have become my best friends. I had cats too. But I have learnt that I cannot tame cats :):). Cats come on their own will and leave at their own will. I also have experience with rabbits. The only advice about it rabbits is that be ready to have everything chewed up in your house. They do dirty the place a lot and multiply very rapidly . So you have to house them in an appropriate place. I had birds but I when it come to birds I believe that they are better flying in the sky.
I personally love dogs as I have spent most of my time with them. My pet dogs were always there for me whatever the situation.
Suggestion
Many people are allergic to cats and dogs. I respect their problem. But for people who like pets, well I must say it adds great value to your life. But If you dont like pets stay away. Live and let live.
Have a happy and contented life.