Top 10 Reasons Pets are Awesome

My Top 10 Reasons Pets are Awesome

Dogs are quite perceptive; especially when it involves their “people.”  

I was reminded of this the other day. I came home from work with a pounding migraine. Not to sound dramatic but I was wondering on the drive home if I could even make it.

I was hurting that bad.  

 

So when I came through the door, instead of happily greeting the pups like I typically do, I placed my things down, took some Advil and went straight to bed. 

Within seconds of lying down, I felt my German Shepherd, Poppy, right beside of me. She was lying long ways, like a person, next to me with her head on my chest.  

I knew what she was doing. She knew I didn’t feel well and she was trying to give me comfort; the only way she knew how. 

Flash forward a few hours and my headache did subside. Thank God! But even several days after the fact, I kept thinking of Poppy and how she wouldn’t leave my side.  

Dogs really are awesome creatures!  

They are true companions to us mere humans.  

This had me thinking about all of the other ways that dogs enhance our lives and I want to share my list with you. 

1. Your pet is always happy to see you. Consider how good you feel when
someone’s obviously happy to see you. You can have that feeling every day!

2. Pets are accepting. Your pet doesn’t care in the least if you have a bad hair day, if you’re
bald, if you’re blind, overweight, or if you smell funny. Your pet loves you
exactly the way you are.

3. A pet can help you to meet other people. When you love an animal, you have
something in common with a lot of people. More stores and outdoor
restaurants are accepting of customers with dogs. Bring your dog to the store
and notice how many people start a conversation with you.

4. Pets are great for your health. Petting a dog or cat lowers your pulse and blood
pressure.

5. A pet can be a built-in friend. If you need someone to listen, never disagrees with
you and always finds you charming, then get a pet.

6. Pets reduce stress. A pet always loves you. It always listens to you. It never
judges you. You can tell all your secrets to your pet, and they will never betray
your confidence. They are also wonderful distractions from any challenges you
may be facing.

7. Pets are entertaining. Many pets can learn tricks. Dogs love to chase balls. Cats
like to chase birds. Each animal has their own unique personalities and quirks.
Pets can make you laugh and smile on a daily basis.

8. A dog can keep you safer. Dogs hear everything and bark whenever anything
unusual is seen or heard. Most burglars, muggers, and other nefarious people
would rather avoid locations with dogs. Just having a dog might save your life
someday. Even cats have successfully saved its people from disaster.

9. A pet gives you a reason to get out of bed each day. If you’re feeling down, a
pet can give you a reason to keep going. Pets can’t feed themselves. They need
water. Some of them need to go outside to relieve themselves. A pet needs your
help. It can serve as motivation to pull yourself together.

10. A pet is fairly easy to care for. Put some food and water in a couple of
bowls and dinner is served. A dog doesn’t need to be changed. Most pets go to sleep
without any issues.

I feel certain that you already know how awesomely GREAT your fur baby is. You don’t need me telling you that.

It is, however, nice to have those sweet reminders ever once in awhile.

So the next time your pup digs through the trash or barks incessantly at the neighbor’s cat, just remind yourself of all those lovable ways  they add to our lives.

Do you have any endearing pet stories to share? I would love to hear. Leave me a comment.

 

Oh, and just a few things before I go… have you downloaded a copy of my It’s A Dog’s Life Journal?

If not, GRAB IT HERE

It’s FREE and it will keep you organized and provide room for documenting photos and special moments with your favorite fur baby.

Are you looking for ways to continue working with your dog on a consistent and regular basis? Want to make it a FUN event for the entire family?

If so, check this out in my Etsy store:

25 Easy Dog Tips to Keep you On Track

So, I think that’s it for now.

’til next time,