Animals Save Our Life: Do Animals Are Our Lives?
Animals are Our Lives
“Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know.” - Irene M. Pepperberg. I agree with this quote because I believe that animals help humans more than we give them credit for. Many animals are service animals or just companions. Short, tall, or small, animals are an important part of making humans who we are today.
To begin with, animals can save peoples lives in some situations. For example, in the chapter, “Dogs Make Us Humans” from the book Animals in Translation, the author describes a story about a dog who helped save his owner’s life. In the text it read, “I read a little story on the website for the American Veterinary Medical Association that show the incredible …show more content…
Animals helped Temple Grandin with her autism. In the chapter “My Story” from the book Animals in Transition, the text reads, “The kids would tease me, so I’d get mad and smack ‘em.” Later in the same chapter the text reads, “The school had a stable and horses for the kids to ride, and the teachers took away horseback riding privileges if I smacked somebody.” I believe that these quotes mean that the horses gave her a reason to calm down when she got mad at her bullies. Another example of animals helping humans grow is the story “Saying Farewell to a Faithful Pal”. In the story, the author, John Grogan, states ,“Despite the infirmities, he greeted each day with the mischievous glee that was his hallmark.” This quote means that Marley, Grogan’s dog, gave his owner a new outlook on life. Marley showed Grogan that even if your situation isn't the best, you can still look on the bright side of things. In the novel, Travels with Charley: In Search of America the author, John Steinbeck, goes on a trip with his dog to regain touch with America. In the text it reads, “I wonder why we think the thoughts and emotions of animals are simple.” This quote shows how the author’s dog teaches him a lesson about passing off animals as simple creatures. I used to have a dog named Ace. Ace taught me to have many characteristics. These characteristics include responsibility, learning to take care of animals and so much more. Without Ace, I
“Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know.” - Irene M. Pepperberg. I agree with this quote because I believe that animals help humans more than we give them credit for. Many animals are service animals or just companions. Short, tall, or small, animals are an important part of making humans who we are today.
To begin with, animals can save peoples lives in some situations. For example, in the chapter, “Dogs Make Us Humans” from the book Animals in Translation, the author describes a story about a dog who helped save his owner’s life. In the text it read, “I read a little story on the website for the American Veterinary Medical Association that show the incredible …show more content…
Animals helped Temple Grandin with her autism. In the chapter “My Story” from the book Animals in Transition, the text reads, “The kids would tease me, so I’d get mad and smack ‘em.” Later in the same chapter the text reads, “The school had a stable and horses for the kids to ride, and the teachers took away horseback riding privileges if I smacked somebody.” I believe that these quotes mean that the horses gave her a reason to calm down when she got mad at her bullies. Another example of animals helping humans grow is the story “Saying Farewell to a Faithful Pal”. In the story, the author, John Grogan, states ,“Despite the infirmities, he greeted each day with the mischievous glee that was his hallmark.” This quote means that Marley, Grogan’s dog, gave his owner a new outlook on life. Marley showed Grogan that even if your situation isn't the best, you can still look on the bright side of things. In the novel, Travels with Charley: In Search of America the author, John Steinbeck, goes on a trip with his dog to regain touch with America. In the text it reads, “I wonder why we think the thoughts and emotions of animals are simple.” This quote shows how the author’s dog teaches him a lesson about passing off animals as simple creatures. I used to have a dog named Ace. Ace taught me to have many characteristics. These characteristics include responsibility, learning to take care of animals and so much more. Without Ace, I