Write@Home
Winter 2015

Pets

Large group of cats and dogs looking at the camera on blue background

I believe that having pets is good as long as we are responsible and take care of pets. Pets are friendly and loving. Let me explain my points of view. I believe that here in Toronto, Pets can be good friends. Especially in old age, when our children go away from home to study, we feel lonely, so we can keep a pet. Pets could keep us busy and lessen the feeling of loneliness. We can spend most of our time with pets, like feeding them and taking them a walk; pets are healthy to keep if they can take our minds off of the troubles of the day. But on the other hand, if we worry unnecessarily about items such as food, clothes, etc. and the behaviour of the pets, then it’s not healthy for us.

Some animals, like cats, parrots, and rabbits, are very loving. We can easily love these animals. However, emotional involvement with animals is not very good. Some people treats pets like family and let them sleep in their bed, a seat on the couch or take them in the lap. I do not think all this is very healthy for us. We should have separate utensils and space for pets. Some people teach their pets to use spoons and forks and are happy when they learn. But expecting pets to act like humans may not be good for them. Many stores sell pet supplies like food, clothes, toys, and homes.

Many stores sell pet supplies like food, clothes, toys, and shelters. Buying nutritious food and separate homes for pets is necessary. We should even buy a few toys for our pets' entertainment. Nowadays, pet owners spend hundreds of dollars on special types of pet food, costly toys, and expensive pet homes. They try to get luxurious things for their pets. I think these people should donate some of that money to students since many in our county do not have enough money to continue their education. I believe spending extra money on pets is a waste of money of money. In my opinion, pets can be friendly, and feeling close to them can be healthy. If we do not worry much about them.