Everest University
Andrew McMonigle
Instructor: Sarah Carson
3/30/2013
Pets are known to have many different effects on their owners. Pets have the ability to lighten up someone’s day and make them forget about their stress from school and work. Many people enjoy having pets in their homes. Different types of pets offer unique experiences for their masters. With most animals there comes a classification of different breeds that one can choose from, as well. Some of the more commonly seen pets in America would have to include dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, and birds. Within each species there are many different breeds for an owner to choose from. What helps determine a compatible candidate for being someone’s house pet? If one hopes to gain a better understanding for what it means to have a pet and take care of one, this is where they want to be. The causes for wanting a pet will differ for everyone. For some it is a family tradition to have a pet. For others they could have just looked in through a window at a pet store and fell in love with the animal they saw. Everybody has their own reason for wanting a pet, and that is okay. What matters is that when so-and-so decides to own a pet, they need to have the pet’s best interest in mind and raise it as if a child. Different dogs, for instance, come with different capabilities. Someone who likes to go hunting might find the instinct and loyalty of a greyhound handy when it comes to finding that kill. Someone who likes to go outdoors a lot would like a dog that is active and energetic, possibly a Labrador retriever would suit them well. Ladies that are into fashion might want a dog with its own fashion statement, such as a poodle. These are all different causes for one to want a pet because they can help better the owner’s life as well as the dog’s life too. Some dogs unfortunately, do not come with a smile but rather with a difficult past. Often pets at