10 wacky reasons to have a pet

Having been a dog owner for most of my life, I would advise any potential owner that dog ownership has its ups and downs.

Still, casualties (for example, too much barking or excessive pooping) are not enough to determine it.

Here are some plausible, if slightly wacky, reasons to get a dog.

1. A pet is a delight to the eyes.

For starters, dogs are a feast for the eyes. His utter cuteness just makes you go “aww”.

Cloudy, my little West Highland girl, made me laugh this morning when she broke into my closet and insisted it was her den.

The whimsical ways of a dog just draw you in.

2. It keeps you calm.

In addition to his cute appearance, a dog keeps you calm. Looking at it only eases frayed nerves.

Petting a dog releases endorphins and lifts poor spirits. It also relieves stress.

3. A pet makes a good pillow.

Also, as long as you don’t squash it with your head, a pet makes a great pillow.

Still, it’s comfortable to at least snuggle up to him.

4. It’s fun.

Other than pillows, pets are fun, they make wonderful playmates and companions.

Would a human catch a ball with their teeth?

5. It may help you.

And then pets can help you too. Contrary to popular belief, they make a living.

Use them as doorbells, security guards, or pest exterminators.

6. It keeps you safe.

To talk about being guards, dogs are excellent. A dog is a protective creature and will stand up for you when necessary. He keeps you safe.

7. A pet is good entertainment.

A dog is also wonderful entertainment. He is an animated creature full of hilarious antics.

My terrier, Cloudy, enjoys competing with my Schnauzer, Misty, to see if she can come first in a race. I say “bye bye” and Cloudy gets anxious to get past Misty.

He also enjoys picking up strange objects and offering them to me.

8. It helps you make friends.

Like all other pets, dogs help the completely introverted to make some friends. There’s no better place to find some than a dog park or even a vet clinic with a medical environment.

9. He is not picky.

To add, dogs are not as picky as humans. Two dogs can fight one day and be great friends the next.

10. He doesn’t ask for much.

They definitely don’t ask for much. Other than a little attention or some obedience classes, you don’t have to take him for ballet sessions or choir camp.

Unless your dog is Misty, who howls when she hears the piano.

If you haven’t decided to get a dog, what’s stopping you?