2007-02-28 13:10:23 · 22 answers · asked by mulkullah 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have a Golden Retriever and she is the light of our lives! She is so adorabe and we love her so much. She keeps me company when my husband is out training and she keeps me exercised! We do not have kids (yet) so see below:
Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3 Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and...
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.
2007-02-28 13:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by fijibabie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
While a pet cannot physically solve any problems in life,they can certainly help a person through the process. My baby dog is now thirteen and she has been a constant companion throughout every tough situation in my life. In times of sickness she has lain beside me and even just stroking her has brought relief. Since the recent suicide of my friend she has come to me whenever I have cried and snuggled into me as a comfort. Animals definitely have a sixth sense with regards to the feelings and emotions of humans and I think they can bring so much joy and fulfillment to a persons life.
2007-03-01 00:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Sazzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pet is a lot of things in the life of a human being. They give and recieve affection, and in cases of elderly or other people who are isolated for any reason in our society, they can provide companionship and can be very good company. It's always nice to not be totally alone. A much-loved pet can help people who sometimes feel there is no reason to go on, but then there's their pet,loving and needing them for food and water and health care, and affection. For children, a pet can teach resonsibility, patience and tolerance. There have been studies done on the uplifting and healing effect of especially a cat or dog in the lives of institutionalized people, and many hospitals, nursing homes, and substance abuse/mental health programs include visits from pets to lift people's spirits. It has also been proven that "petting" a cat actually lowers a person's blood pressure.
2007-02-28 13:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by kitttyinct.@sbcglobal.net 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Having a pet is all about companionship, no matter what type of pet you have it is something for you to love and care for. For some people a pet can be filling a space in someones life, ie if they are single it may be their only other company and pet can also be a child substitute.
2007-03-01 06:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by vickiesox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe they do solve every problem, for some people they just create new ones if they get it wrong.
But people (and children) respond to animals in a different way to how they respond to people. People can learn empathy, compassion, selflessness, they can learn about real life lessons like birth and death and coping with grief.
Those are not bad lessons to learn, they're only possible if people put in the effort to learn how to look after the animal.
For people who are hurt its easier to trust and open up emotionally to an animal, they can then go on to learn to open up to another human.
Plus animals can work for us and do tasks we can't manage. They can warn their owners that they are about to have an epileptic fit, they can diagnose skin cancer before any doctor, they can help autistic children to learn to communicate.
We have been put in a unique position in the world, a dog can only think like a dog, but we can think like both human and dog, we are truly bi-lingual. If we use animals we have a duty of care and must do so responsibly. Thats not a bad attitude for life.
2007-02-28 20:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally I'd be with you on this one- pets are there for a bit, then cause additional costs, time, energy, then cause loss through their death.
But about 8 months ago my friend bought herself a puppy.
She has now found a reason to get up in the morning, a reason to stop going back and forth to inpatient units for her eating disorder, and a reason to keep taking the anti-depressents and vitamins her doctor has prescribed.
At first I felt a bit reluctant when she announced her dog idea, and didnt agree with it- what about living for yourself and getting yourself strong enough.
But then I thought, this is the real world. Maybe after 20 years of depression and eating disorders she has found a higher plateau. A day to day resolution and this is so much better than how she was before that you gotta wonder how much animals really do have the potential to give.
2007-02-28 13:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have to say that my dog has helped me tremendously. She makes me laugh whenever I'm sad.. she's so darn cute, it's hard to stay sad around her. It's kind of like a baby I guess you can say. She calms me down, and makes me value, respect and think about other living things. She's my best buddy because she's always there, never holds a grudge, is always ready to play no matter what I've done or not done, and shows me unconditional love. Is unconditional love not something that all humans search for and crave? I've found it in no other place than my pet, true, 100% unconditional loving. If you respect and love your dog (as well as train it properly, of course), it will do the same to you. I wouldn't trade my dog for all of the money in the world, literally.
2007-02-28 13:24:49 · answer #7 · answered by Emo B 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To me it means companionship which covers everything like being there when I get home from work he's always glad to see me. When Iam sad or lonely guess whos there. I depend on him he depends on me. What more could you ask from any animal. When I have a particular problem we sit and I pet him and thoughts of how to solve the problem appear. It is great to have a pet.
2007-02-28 13:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
in a way , yes a pet can solve any problem, probably because they can offer nothing but trust and loyalty (of course this comes from a person who has 4 dogs). try this, ask your pet a question maybee about the lousy day you had at work, and you'll be suprised at the answer you get. i guess it's because your pet can't talk and forces you to look inside yourself for the answer. so in a way they actually solve our problems, by their simple silence
2007-02-28 13:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by danswoodcrafts 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our Maine coon cat old Johann runs our house for us. He comes in the morning at 5 A.M. and waits beside my bed until his presence wakes me up. He is with us all day and at 9:30 P.M. he leads me into my partner's room and he and I sit down together and commune. Little Scooter has adopted me. I rescued her from an ice storm about four Aprils ago and she was a mess, and she is all silky now and has a good home for the rest of her life. As a trade-off, she as adopted me and she takes such good care of me - she sleeps on top of the radiator cover near the window where I can see her for company, and she is very much on the scene all day long, watching birds, being friendly, and making lots of eye contact with me. She is irresistible. I have never seen such a cute little cat! She is clearly part Persian. These two little friends solve all our problems because they keep our home running smoothly. They are our best friends. They are loyal. They are smart. They ask so little. And finally, they love us, dearly. Old Johann and Little Scooter. Our animal pals! God Bless Them. We are so fortunate to have them in our home for a little while... - Chris!
2007-02-28 13:54:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋