To many people, dogs ,cats ,or other animals are very important to them. There are some folks who are not animal lovers and that is their thing, but the animal lovers are a special breed of people. They open their hearts and homes to these animals. And that pet becomes part of their family. But there are also some who say they love their animals and they abuse them. Maybe sometimes they don’t realize it but when a person leaves a dog or cat outdoors in big snowstorms, it is a form of abuse. These pets can freeze just as fast as you and I . If you have pets, make sure they are not outside in the cold or bad weather for long periods . I have seen some pet owners walking their pets with little boots on their paws and sweaters on their backs. It looks cute but it also keeps them warm and dry.
Some people see a puppy or a kitten in an animal shelter and they fall in love with them and decide to take them home. But there is more than loving a pet and taking it home. There is the caring of that pet, feeding it, washing it, nursing it back to health if it is sick, getting their needles that they need. So if you have in your mind to adopt a pet, be prepared for the long road ahead, you just cannot bring a puppy or kitten into your home and then get tired of them after ten or twelve years and get rid of them. Remember that pet, has been in your home with your family for all these years, he or she has grown to love you and everyone in your home. That pet feels secure, what happens if you bring it back to the shelter? Chances are because he or she is older, they may not be adopted out again and may have to be put to sleep. Pets are great for people living alone, it is company for the person and for the pet. Now there are senior homes who’s residents have visits from dogs or cats on a schedule. These seniors look forward to this special dog or cat’s visits and the pets get to know the seniors sometimes it is love at first sight.
Some people don’t care for dogs or cats but they prefer birds, now birds are sometimes great pets too, some can be trained to talk, or whistle or sing . I had a parakeet name Joey and I tried to teach him to talk and it really took a long time to get him started but once he did, he never wanted to shut up and he was adorable. One day I had set his cage at the wrong place ,he caught a draft and died, I sure missed him. I also had a dog, she was all black except one white paw, my son named her Chrissy, we had her for 15 years and let me tell you that when she got too old and too sick it sure hurt to see her go, I honestly cried . She was a very intelligent dog, I taught her how to pick certain toys from her toy box and she learned very fast ,she did all kinds of tricks too. But she never liked children and that was too bad. There are some dogs that take to children ,others don’t. My son had a Labrador retriever and when my granddaughter was born we thought the dog would resent the baby , but no way , that dog laid beside the baby’s bed and playpen, and grew with my granddaughter and then my grandson came along and the dog loved them dearly.
There are so many dogs waiting to be adopted in animal shelters, and so many cats or kittens, if you are ready to take on the responsibly of caring for a pet, then by all means take a trip to the shelter, you will see a special one that you will fall in love with immediately. Love it with all your heart and it will love you right back.
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