Why do people keep pets?
By maapav
@maapav (729)
India
6 responses
@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
19 Jan 07
We have 3 cats and a teddy bear hamster. We'll be getting a dog once I find the right one. I don't want a puppy, I want to adopt from our local animal shelter, but they haven't had one in yet that suits our home and family. I'll happily wait until they do, I'm in no hurry.
I was raised to believe that animals are given first priority in a household. Children and adults can speak and announce their displeasure at something. They can tell someone when they're uncomfortable, or hungry, or tired. An animal can't. So their care should be the first priority, to ensure they are never any of those things to begin with.
@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
19 Jan 07
I suppose you're entited to think that, but if I have the room and the capacity to care for them, I don't see a reason I shouldn't have as many as I like. I have 5 kids, each likes different types of animals. My oldest son is getting a cornsnake, the hamster belongs to my youngest son. My middle son would eventually like a ferret, and the dog is strictly for me, for protection purposes ... and company. My husband works night shift, 14 hours usually. It would be nice to have something with a remarkable jaw capacity for protection when he's not around I suppose.
@kevkentis (590)
• Jamaica
19 Jan 07
Pets are just very fun to have and it also depends on the kind of pet,it teaches you to be responsible.
@kevkentis (590)
• Jamaica
19 Jan 07
I have a guinea pig and it looks beautiful with white brown and black colours. I love him and treat him like a human being, anything i eat i give to him also. The reason i keep a pet is because he keeps of company and i get a feeling that i am needed.
