A common thing many people can relate to is having a childhood pet. These pets have a huge impact on lives, and it can often go unnoticed. Personally, my animals mean everything to me. I have two dogs and a cat. Whenever I am playing with them or petting them, I feel so at ease.
Pets are also very reliable. No one can match the excitement of a dog that has been waiting at the door all day for their owner to get home. That is the best feeling, especially when feeling down or tired after a long day.
“I used to have a French bulldog named Marlee who passed away, and it was very sad because she was always there for my car trips and when I had a long day at school or work,” Kate Bishop said.
We, as humans, connect with animals so easily.
Is there an exact science behind this? No, but I can be an advocate that they give humans a serotonin boost that is much needed.
I used to have a genuine pig named Oliver, and he would do this thing called a popcorn jump and no matter what, it would always make me giggle because it was so cute and funny to see him running and jumping around while whistling. I have the best memories of my friend and I and my two dogs. The little things get them so excited because they have simple minds and simple lives, which we all wish to have.
One of my dogs I have had almost my whole life. I do not remember anything without him, and life will be so weird once he is gone. I know the time is nearing for him, and we are putting him down this very week.
It is heartbreaking knowing the day is coming when he will not be there to jump up on my bed and wake me up in the morning.
I rely on him, and he is such a big part of my life it is like having another sibling around.
News in Health reports that 68 percent of American households have a pet. They also say that a couple of researches show pets can decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.
“I definitely feel less stress when I am around my pets, and they are so loving and sweet. When I am feeling upset, I snuggle them and instantly feel better,” Gracee Jamison said.
Our pets help us grow up, and they grow old with us.
“I currently have a three-legged cat named Joe, and personally, I feel as if my pets showed me how to not just judge on looks but really learn more about the people,” Bishop said.
They help us develop, and when they are gone, we are going to have to live without them, and that is a hard thing to adjust to.
They watch and help us grow up, but we also do the same with them. We all have to admit that we like teaching our pets new things, watching them do things they love to do, and seeing them happy just like they are a human.
“Pets are powerful. A lot of us just have pets as companions, but they also have important jobs for a lot of people. Like service animals, yes, they are cute little pets, but they are in the workforce to help their humans out. Even if a pet is not in the workforce, they are always there to help their humans out,” Bishop said.
I think that Bishop has a very good point here. I know my dogs are always on guard when someone is at our door or things like that.
Even though they are not guard dogs, they have the best intentions for my family and me. Our pets, especially dogs, look out for us just like we look out for them. My pets, for sure, and I know other people’s pets, too, can sense when something is wrong.
Whenever I am sick, my animals always know. My cat will not leave my side or anyone else in the family if one of us is not feeling well.
It is like pets have superpowers and know when you are down, not feeling well, or just need some extra love because they always help the problem.