The effects of having a pet

The effects of having a pet are endless. As a pet owner knows, sharing his or her life with a little furry four-legged companion can be a curse and a blessing. There are several effects of owning a pet, including having the knowledge to care about a different living creature, dealing with the passing of a pet, and knowledge about loyalty, protection, and friendship. Owning a pet is one of the most incredible and valuable things a person can do in his or her lifetime. People own pets for many reasons, but it is a good idea to look at all the possible effects of owning a pet to make sure their family can handle the responsibility. Learning to worry about another living creature has helped some people learn to be more responsible as a whole. For some, pets aren't just animals; they become a major part of the owner's family. Sometimes having a pet helps people to realize that they do not want to have children of their own, for fear of losing their companion. As a result, people realize that creatures do not live forever. Going through an experience like this can make people appreciate their pets even more and cherish the time that someone has with them. In addition, when families or pet owner lose their pets it can destroy their mental state and an owner can become depressed. After a pet has passed, some families take it so badly that they go to the extremes to remember their lost loved one. For example, there is a show on TLC called I Cloned My Pet where people take their pet’s DNA and clone them or paint life size portraits or murals on their walls to show admiration for their pet. By doing this, the families fill the void left by their pet who has passed away. Being a former pet owner, I know and understand how it feels to lose a pet. I once had a dog named Tasha, who I loved dearly, that died when I was 11. I took it so hard that I locked myself in the bathroom for hours. I completely understand the emotions other people go through when dealing with this