What is the most important lesson your pet has taught you?

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Answer 1

Whether I'm on my way to a function wearing a 3-piece suit, or bumming around at home in old t-shirt and shorts...
...my dog loves me.

Whether I'm smelling fresh from a scented bath, or all-sweaty and smelly after an evening jog...
...my dog loves me.

Whether I'm happy and in a celebratory mood from striking 4-D, or grouchy and need-to-be-alone after my football team loses...
...my dog loves me.

My dog sees beyond the superficial, and loves me for whom and what I am. His owner, his companion, his provider, his playmate, his friend.

If you and I can love our family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, countrymen, fellow human beings with the same kind of love, there will be less pain, less loneliness, more compassion, more joy in this world.

A simple doggy love is all it takes, but I guess we're too intelligent, too civilized, too "evolved" for that...

Answer 2

I took her from a family who save her from being abandoned. We became so close that we even slept together on the same mattress. She never fail to cheer me up with her tantrums and mischievous. She suddenly went missing 3 months before my wedding. I guess she's pretty upset I'm getting married. For days of searching I still can't find her. Her lost made me cry for days. During that period of time when I took care of her, we develop a friendship that no one could understand how much I love her. All this while she has taught me that your pet can really be your true friend when you are can be their true friend. Though they can't talk, I guess they understand each word you mention. Now that I have lost my true friend, I have not replace her with any other pet as friend. My love is forever for her. (I was wondering where she is nowAs humans we have learnt to love and accept all forms of life, but that includes the often-difficult work of creating and maintaining relationships with those of our own species. More than often it seems far easier to just turn to the more simple relationship we share with our pets than to the more complex human relationship. Therefore, being in a balanced relationship with all forms of life is an emotional test. We cannot pass if we are not aware that healthy relationships with our pets are part of that test.

Answer 3

The pet i had so far is that my sweet red-earred slider. I had it 2 yrs ago but was forced to put it in the pool in my Sec school, after it grown too big.
I learnt that it is important to think before u buy or adopt a pet. U must think thoroughly that whether u have the condition and resources to raise your pet and provide it a good home; If not, it's better not to have a pet. Only own a pet when u are ready.
I love my turtle and really not wish to give it away, but due to my ability, i have to..
Ya, this piece of experience taught me the reponsiblity that the owner has on the pet. Having a pet is a life-time thing; U and your pet will share the same home and love and everything. It will become a part of your family, as a family member.
Put it in other way, when u own a pet, the life of this creature is handed into your hands and u are the one to take care of it and decide its fate. That's why a pet will give it's trust to a good owner only

Answer 4

We became so close that we even slept together on the same mattress. She never fail to cheer me up with her tantrums and mischievous. She suddenly went missing 3 months before my wedding. I guess she's pretty upset I'm getting married. For days of searching I still can't find her. Her lost made me cry for days. During that period of time when I took care of her, we develop a friendship that no one could understand how much I love her. All this while she has taught me that your pet can really be your true friend when you are can be their true friend. Though they can't talk, I guess they understand each word you mention. Now that I have lost my true friend, I have not replace her with any other pet as friend. My love is forever for her.

Answer 5

I took her from a family who save her from being abandoned. We became so close that we even slept together on the same mattress. She never fail to cheer me up with her tantrums and mischievous. She suddenly went missing 3 months before my wedding. I guess she's pretty upset I'm getting married. For days of searching I still can't find her. Her lost made me cry for days. During that period of time when I took care of her, we develop a friendship that no one could understand how much I love her. All this while she has taught me that your pet can really be your true friend when you are can be their true friend. Though they can't talk, I guess they understand each word you mention. Now that I have lost my true friend, I have not replace her with any other pet as friend. My love is forever for her.

Answer 6

I guess she's pretty upset I'm getting married. For days of searching I still can't find her. Her lost made me cry for days. During that period of time when I took care of her, we develop a friendship that no one could understand how much I love her. All this while she has taught me that your pet can really be your true friend when you are can be their true friend. Though they can't talk, I guess they understand each word you mention. Now that I have lost my true friend, I have not replace her with any other pet as friend. My love is forever for her. (I was wondering where she is nowAs humans we have learnt to love and accept all forms of life, but that includes the often-difficult work of creating and maintaining relationships with those of our own species. More than often it seems far easier to just turn to the more simple relationship we share with our pets than to the more complex human relationship. Therefore, being in a balanced relationship with all forms of life is an emotional test. We cannot pass if we are not aware that healthy relationships with our pets are part of that test.

Answer 7

The pet that really taught me a life-long lesson, is a stray, Lady, whom i adopted from the roadside. Like many others, i thought the relationship between dog owners and their dogs are only fun, play, love and a companion. Being with Lady, I begin to see more than just relationship between the 2 of us. I do bring Lady to see her friends who are also strays. Every time we went, either I saw the dog's body lying on the road or body full of wounds cause by the beatings of construction workers. Lady will always be running about looking for her friends, she didn't know some of them died. Together with my neighbours, we spayed the strays and provide medical needs to them. During these time, I find the strays very affectionate. Even though they do not receive as much love as they needed, they still give out all the love they have got to us humans. It is through Lady, I get to know that strays crave for love like an orphan child. Rather than the whole family spoil just one dog, why not share the love with the strays. In this fast-paced society, strays are often dangered and neglected. To many, strays are dirty animals, they do not see the beautiful side of them when they are being love.

Answer 8

lessons come from things that you can read off (i.e: books, websites, etc) or listen to (i.e: lectures and classes). However, the unexpected usually IS the best of teachers.

Being an avid animal lover, i've never imagined a day where i would live without a pet.

Throughout my life i've always been blessed with the presence of pets. Yes, i've had a series of pets. I would be lying if i write here that i've always known the true value of pets.

Answer 9

However, for many of us, they are replacements to human relationships. We can't imagine a life without our pets as we have started regarding them as our closest confidante, best friend and child. Thus creating an emotional tie with our pets and as a result, we hurt when that bond is affected. Sounds familiar? This is exactly how a relationship is with a human, such as our spouse or friends or family. Many of us have forgotten we humans are animals, too. And this is the most valuable and important lesson my pet has taught me.

Answer 10

My pet is unintentional one. Why is this? Because it was our neighbour's cat. But it keep coming over and sleeps in our corridor. My family then took a liking for it. So now the pet has two owners! Hee..

The important lesson the cat have taught me is they will love you back as much you love them. And they are like humans; they have feelings too. Hurt them, and they become further away from you.

Answer 11

Another lesson learnt is about treating all living and God-created creatures with respect. Mama, now near 90 years of age, still takes time to de-bone the fish after steaming them before feeding the cats so that they don't choke on them as they are getting old. Each time one pukes onto the sofa or floor, it'll be followed by a loving rubuke ("Silly cat!") and then the clean up will take place without any complaints. Cat furs are picked up daily and meticulously each day by Mama so that the house will be clean for us and the cats. It is so heartwarming to see Mama sitting on a short stool and picking all these fine and at times, very difficult to find, hairs all over the living room.