You know? I’ve been thinking that having a pet is becoming increasingly common these days. I have one myself. They are nice creatures, mostly friendly, and it seems that they have the amazing capacity to bring forth happiness and satisfaction to almost everyone’s lives. But have you ever thought about the risk they run if falling into the wrong hands?
We cannot deny that these living things can make our lives surprisingly better and extremely exciting. The responsibility of looking after them fascinates children, their company is extremely pleasant to old people, and pets can even help us make friends –we can always bump into a new acquaintance while walking our dogs in the park! So, suddenly, we all feel the irresistible urge to get one of these.
However, don’t we sometimes keep pets at the expense of their happiness and their well-being? Take the example of those people who buy pets just to impress their friends. Do you really think they love them? I am afraid the answer is “no!” A 75% of them end up getting tired of them, neglecting them, and getting rid of them. And what about people who get those hard-to-care exotic animals but keep them in unsuitable conditions. Do you really think they can live for long?
We cannot deny that these living things can make our lives surprisingly better and extremely exciting. The responsibility of looking after them fascinates children, their company is extremely pleasant to old people, and pets can even help us make friends –we can always bump into a new acquaintance while walking our dogs in the park! So, suddenly, we all feel the irresistible urge to get one of these.
However, don’t we sometimes keep pets at the expense of their happiness and their well-being? Take the example of those people who buy pets just to impress their friends. Do you really think they love them? I am afraid the answer is “no!” A 75% of them end up getting tired of them, neglecting them, and getting rid of them. And what about people who get those hard-to-care exotic animals but keep them in unsuitable conditions. Do you really think they can live for long?
Many people consider pets a blessing, they are our loyal friends and our best company; but are we all ready to have one? I would say not all of us. So the next time we step into a pet shop, with a little puppet or a baby alligator in mind, we should make sure first we can provide them with everything they need: a suitable place to live in, adequate food, day-to-day care, and, above all, LOVE. Or else, we may end up being a curse for them.
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