Respect your pet

I never understood why some people had pets. I told myself they cared for them, that they loved them. I knew that wasn’t true. Some people shouldn’t have pets. Not if they don’t love them, not if they don’t feed them, not if they mistreat them. They deserve better.

I believe that people should treat their pets with respect.

One day I was in the car with my dad and there was someone who had a dog. When I saw him hit the dog, I realized pets aren’t for everyone. It was at the corner. The man walked forward, his dog didn’t. The dog prepared to take the hit, as if this was an old trick. The man raised his hand and then came the blow.

I noticed the dog's posture. It was almost in defensive mode. The dog’s tail tucked, ears back, and him ready to take the loss. And when I saw the dog's face my heart just sank. The man was unfazed of the damage he had done. My dad pretended not to notice, but I know he did. The rest of the car ride was silent.

I found this belief, not from bad things, but from good things too. I am reminded of this when I come home to my two dogs, Penny and Cinnamon, I see their tails wagging and when I come through the door they run to the couch for love. Another example is when I get mad and my dogs come to comfort me, and I’m reminded how much they love, and mean to me.


You can do this by showing your animal love and respect. Show your pet care and don’t be mean, be kind, don’t mistreat them, show them love, don’t hurt them, hug them. Don’t abandon them, embrace them. Show them that you really do care. Think about your actions. Because the more you respect them, the more they respect you.

Animals feel so much more than you think. They feel pain, they feel fear. They can sense when you're mad, when you're sad. When you're in a bad mood, they
will come and check on you. Remember that animals have feelings, just like you do. Never forget that.