What is good about having a pet?

Although having a pet can be a big, and often messy responsibility, I believe the pros outweigh the cons. Truthfully, I have a hard time thinking of what would be bad about having a pet.

Having a pet, such as a dog or cat, is like having a friend in your home wherever you go. They’re loyal and affectionate and help to cure feelings of loneliness or isolation. They can also be incredibly funny; making weird faces or noises and letting their personality shine through.

Lizards, fish, and other less fuzzy creatures are also great choices for pets that bring joy to their owners. Many of these animals are incredibly intelligent and affectionate to the humans they bond with.

Back to my favorite (dogs) though, they’re great at keeping you warm, which is good if you’re someone like me who is perpetually cold. Specifically having a dog as pet means you have a free security system and guaranteed loyalty.

I believe that pets are one of the greatest joys in life. They’re proof that individuals of different species that don’t speak the same language can still form beneficial relationships and consider each other family.

– A.B.