Written by: Kabin Rijal - 22010, Grade XI
Posted on: 13 June, 2021
I had a different idea regarding animals back then, I used to think that animals cannot be a member of the human family but once I brought a dog home, my whole idea turned out to be a false one. Dogs are closely associated with family members, they act like absolute members of a family, they do things that are good for the family as well as remove boredom from a household. They entertain, bring happiness and joy to the family. The satisfaction that you get by playing with your pet is unmatchable.
Dogs can make our lives better. They contribute to our health by encouraging us to do exercise and also enhance our mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. If you own a dog in your house then you are lucky enough, they are very friendly and protective to the child as well as other members of the family. Living alone far away from family is scary unless you own a dog they never let you feel lonely. If you own a dog, you might know that taking a step out of the house for a walk is the best thing. Taking your dog for a walk will encourage you to interact more with people outside. Having trust issues is not a good sign. It can harm your social life but owning a pet such as a dog can solve this problem. Dogs are very loyal and trustworthy. They teach you the importance of trust and duty in life.
As we know, everything has both advantages and disadvantages. Owning a dog also has some major disadvantages. Owning a dog can disturb your neighbor. If a person owns a dog, it is his responsibility to take care of his pet. Pets such as dogs decrease cleanliness in a household, they try to eat everything, they lose their body hair which is not good for people who are around the dog. And, there is the financial aspect. The owner needs to provide fresh and healthy food. There should be a regular checkup. Because of these reasons, owning a pet can be a financially difficult decision.
To conclude, Yes, owning a dog can be a difficult decision. It has both advantages and disadvantages. But, supporting an animal that does not have any financial or other benefits for you and that does not expect anything in return is the noblest thing you could do.
