What is good about having a pet?
I have so many points to say about having a pet and you can probably tell that I am a huge advocate for having one. Having grown up with dogs all my life, I feel I am warranted to say these points. My dream is to have a couple of dogs in the next couple of years for all these reasons!
1 – Companionship – they’re simply there
2 – Comfort in emotional times
3 – Great for exercise and getting you outdoors.
4 – Builds confidence for children
5 – Good for mental health
6 – They release feel-good hormones
7 – Pets (more-so dogs) love you unconditionally
8 – They bring pure joy
9 – Provide people with a purpose in life
10 – They become your confidante
11 – They help create routine
12 – They can lower stress and blood pressure
13 – They can make you laugh
14 – They can help relieve loneliness, especially for people who live alone
15 – They create community (dog parks, pet cafés, online pet groups) and can bring strangers together
In the end, people think we rescue pets but I think they rescue us more…plus they become an integral part of our families!!! Jeez I need a dog!!

Cats are pretty great too. Pets in general make our life better for many of the reasons you’ve pointed out. I couldn’t imagine ever not having a cat.
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I’ve never warmed to cats, they’re pretty scary but I appreciate that people do love them.
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Beautiful dog, Wayne!
And I totally agree with you. I do a lot of support for our local animal shelter and all my dogs have been rescues. I hope you get the chance to adopt and expand your family.
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That’s great to hear Richard. That’s my goal to have a rescue dog. There’s too many out there.
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I love dogs, and they love me but…….
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Allergies??
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No, pets die and it’s too damm upsetting
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Oh that is true.
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I like animals because the trust. If you’re good to them, they’re good back. Easy as… None of the BS you tend to get with humans. That’s why lots of people my age live with animals.
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I totally appreciate that sentiment.
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I agree with you, exactly they rescue us. I wish(ed) to have dog too, but it is not easy for me to take care with my Little BIG Cats. Thank you, have a lovely day, and I hope you have a lovely dog soon. Love, nia
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Thanks very much Nia!
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pets make life even sweeter
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They really do Beth 🙂
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Most of them would apply to cats too…except exercise outdoors.
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Yes maybe, although cats terrify me!
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They’re not for everyone. I love them, but my Mother couldn’t really stand them. So much for nature/nuture 😀
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I agree with all your points. Dogs are the best. 😊
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The best! Thanks Lynette!!
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