The Family and Pets

The scene I am about to describe has probably happened to every family at least once, or has at least happened to individuals in a family you are acquainted with. It is a simple scenario but it is something that can result in tough consequences if care is not exercised in the event that it does happen.

Let?s set the stage. Mommy is in the kitchen one day, when suddenly, out of nowhere the kids happily come in from out of doors. Mommy decides to find out what all the commotion is about, and as soon as the kids see her they eagerly utter an extremely overused line, ?Mommy, can we keep him! Can we keep him!? And there in their arms is a bundle of fur that?s usually either a cat or a dog but can just as easily be anything from a farm animal to a domesticated rat.

And then the family has to make one of the biggest decisions it ever has to make, and it is usually an issue beg enough to justify the convening of the family court. Should they adopt the pet or not?

• A pet will demand a lot of responsibility. Someone has to feed it, give it water, house break it, and train it. Someone also has to take care of it when it is sick. This all takes a lot of time and dedication to perform.
• The pet will cut a chunk of the family budget. The feed will need to be fed and taken to the vet in case of problems, and all these will need to be payed for.
• The pet can pose some sort of nuisance. It may shed its fur all around the house. It may break fragile objects in the house if not properly trained.
• The pet will demand attention, and divide everyone?s attention in the process. This can get in the way of work or study or family activities.

• The pet can be used to teach children about care and responsibility. Putting the responsibility of caring for a pet in a child?s hands is one of the best ways to help them build the kind of dedication they will be able to use in the future, as parents and in the workplace.
• Different pets bring different benefits to the table. Dogs can act as guards and help to keep a household safe. Cats are great for getting rid of pests. Guinea pigs are adorable and provide a lot of comfort.
• A pet becomes another part of the family, and is able to bring joy to everyone. A well taken care of pet also returns the care you give it in various ways, helping to keep the family happy.

Before any family adopts a pet, everyone should make sure that they understand the pros and cons and that the responsibility of taking care of the cat has been properly allocated. Remember that a pet will likely stay in the family for quite some time and will become an integral part of the family. A pet, therefore, demands love and a family should be able to give it.

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