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The Misunderstanding Of The Pet Life

A life is a life.

Tayhlor Stephenson
Jul 13, 2017
Middle Tennessee State University
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The Misunderstanding Of The Pet Life
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You read the title of this article and you clicked on it. Why, though?

Is it because you know someone who fits the description? Is it the person down the road who neglects the pet they once committed their time to but doesn't anymore? Or maybe you chose to read on because this article fits you to a tee, but you're too ashamed to admit it.

Regardless, these words are important, and they shouldn't be kept quiet any longer.

The pet life is not made for everyone, and that's something that should be understood before engaging in pet adoption.

Sure, pets have the potential to be the perfect companion to your lonely heart, but you must ask yourself a very important question before choosing to get a pet: do you have the potential to care for the animal as he/she deserves to be cared for? If you find yourself hesitating to answer the question even for a second, pass on it.

A pet life is equal to any other life, and they deserve happiness. Don't be the person who robs them of that.

The amount of puppies and kittens stuck in a cage at the pound is devastating, and as much as I would love to see each and every animal be adopted, I would hate to see an animal be adopted by the wrong person.

If you do find yourself welcoming a new pet into your home, be sure to acknowledge that is only the first of many demanding steps in the ongoing pet-care process. Taking care of a pet requires more than just feeding him/her twice a day. Taking care of a pet means loving the pet and making that known to the little furry guy. Spoil him every now and again.

Some of us are pet people, and some of us are not. Whichever side of the line you fall on, it's okay as long as you truly understand the side of which you belong.

If you do know someone who doesn't properly care for their pet of or if you are the person struggling to show your pet the love he needs, do something about it. Find the home your pet deserves. After all, no time is greater than right now.

Pets have worth. They were put on this planet for a reason. Understand their importance and everything will be right in the pet world.

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