Treat dogs as our kids

Most of us dog lovers will agree that dogs do indeed become part of the family. Like our children since it is our responsibility to care for them and teach them how to interact with other humans and other dogs. I was a dog owner for most of my life until my last little one passed away from old age. I decided not to own any more since her lost was quite difficult. Dogs have a way of finding a way into our hearts.

Definitely yes! Is this a picture of your dog? He is so lovely. I have two dogs, one of them is similar with yours named Dudu, a boy, 11 years old,and the other is Labrador named Emma, a girl, 8 years old. I really love them. They are lovely, clever, obedient, sometimes are naughty. I figure when we take them to home, we have to look after them for their whole life, it's our responsibility.:)

I have had many dogs. I train dogs and had a small kennel of Bouviers, plus, many dogs before that. They are our kids, we train them, spend alottttt of time with them and they are with us most of the time. They to me are more than dogs, or friends..

Definitely! And not only with dogs but with any kind of pet. We treat our pets as part of our family. I have a lot of cats and we treat them as our kids. And even though it tires us sometimes to take care of them, never would I think of abandoning them or leaving them somewhere because they are my family :) Animals are like humans too you know, only they can't talk and that they have a different manner of living :)

Yes, I do. I totally agree with you. I got my first puppy long before I had borne my little girl. They said that the pointy tip of the teeth needs to be trimmed with a nail cutter so that it will not be very sharp when she gets older. So I let my midwife aunt to do it. She screamed and she ran and hid even away from me that she wouldn't even come near me. I was on my way to school and while I was commuting I suddenly felt this hurt for her and thought that I'd rather be the one hurt. It was the same thing parents would say if their children got hurt. I was really very worried. The I knew that I was treating her like my own kid.

I think pets are very much members of the family. As long as people aren't treating them better than they do their human children, I see no harm in thinking of them that way. So do you carry your dog's picture in your wallet?

Sorry dear, although I believe every one can believe what he believes is right that does not mean I can always agree with every one's belief. So regarding your treatment to your dogs I would say that is your prerogative but I can't agree with you. Dogs are animals and I am human so I can't consider them as my kids. But I do have dogs and I treat them very kindly being my pets, nevertheless there is always a boundary between human and animals in my household.

I agree. A dpg is a kid to a family. Dogs are not as smart as human, but they do have attachment to us. I got my dog 4 years ago, and now everyone in my family sees her as a family member. Once in a while the dog had to leave us for a few days, and in those days without her wagging her tail and barking and lying beside us when sitting on sofa and watching TV, mom always looked unhappy and I was uninterested in most things.

Of course. Many people love their pets just like they love another member of their family, and for some people that's all the family they have.

It is so nice to know that there are people out there who treat their pets as their own kids. Pets need to be loved and cared for

Hi, there! I used to have a dog and I treat her as one of our family. I really loved taking care of her. I feed her, bath her and play with her. I hope everyone takes good care of their pets and treats them as one of their family. :) I believe, they have feelings too. They also get hurt when we neglect their presence.

I would most definitely agree with you. I have six dogs and all of them feel like my children. I love them all very much and treat them as best as I can. My doberman is a huge baby and has to sleep with me and my boyfriend and she will even come and tell on herself when she does something naughty, like pooping on the floor (which she doesn't do much, just an occasional accident). I really do love all of my dogs just like they are family though.

Hi friend, I don't have my own pet dog,but one street dog is more than a pet dog ,she love me,understand what I am saying, my sweety.when I am going for my work she lay down to my feet and express her love and when ever she want to sleep ,she come to my home and sleep under the sofa and my daughter also play with her and never harm anyone.