Ten Wacky Reasons to Get a Pet

Having owned a dog for most of my life, I would advise any potential owner that owning a dog has its ups and downs.

Still, the casualties (for example, too much barking or excessive poop) are not enough to deter you.

Here are some plausible, if a little wacky, reasons to get a dog.

1. A pet is a delight to the eyes.

For starters, dogs are a feast for the eyes. Her absolute cuteness just makes you say “aww”.

Cloudy, my little West Highland, made me laugh this morning when she crawled into my closet and insisted it was her den.

The whimsical shapes of a dog just attract you.

2. It keeps you calm.

Besides its cute appearance, a dog keeps you calm. Looking at it only eases frayed nerves.

Petting a dog releases endorphins and lifts poor spirits. It also relieves stress.

3. A pet makes a good pillow.

Also, as long as you don’t squash it with your head, a pet makes an excellent pillow.

Regardless, it’s comfortable to at least snuggle up next to him.

4. It’s fun.

Aside from pillows, pets are fun, they make wonderful playmates and companions.

Would a human catch a ball with his teeth?

5. It may help you.

And then pets can help you too. Contrary to popular belief, they make a living.

Use them as doorbells, security guards, or pest exterminators.

6. Keeps you safe.

To speak of being guards, dogs are excellent. A dog is a protective creature and will defend you when necessary. Keeps you safe.

7. A pet is good entertainment.

A dog is also wonderful entertainment. He is an animated creature full of hilarious antics.

My terrier, Cloudy, enjoys racing my Schnauzer, Misty, to see if he comes first in a race. I say “bye bye” and Cloudy gets anxious to get past Misty.

He also enjoys picking up strange objects and offering them to me.

8. Helps you make friends.

Like all other pets, dogs help completely introverts make some friends. There is no better place to find some than a dog park or even a veterinary clinic with a medical setting.

9. He is not picky.

To add, dogs are not as selective as humans. Two dogs can fight one day and be great friends the next.

10. Doesn’t ask for much.

They definitely don’t ask for much. Aside from a little attention or obedience classes, you don’t have to take it for ballet sessions or choir camp.

Unless your dog is Misty, who howls when she listens to the piano.

If you haven’t made up your mind to get a dog, what’s stopping you?