If you’ve been a little depressed over not finding that Special Someone to share your life with, consider looking for a Special Fuzzy Someone. A pet might be a good – or even better – option than looking for a human partner. Consider the following: the later you come home, the happier your pet is to see you. That is not usually the case with a human partner. Come staggering home in the wee hours, and you’re likely to run up against a tirade at the very least, and perhaps a locked door. Your pet, on the other hand, will be even more joyful than earlier in the day.
Just happy to see you!
When you’ve had a bad day, your pet will be there for you. Need your cat to patiently listen? Sit down, the cat will jump in your lap, and you can pet her and tell her all about your stupid boss, your insensitive friend, your mother who won’t quit nagging you, and the dumb faucet that won’t quit dripping no matter what you do.
The added advantage to the above is that petting your cat or dog will also make your anger or frustrations go away faster. Petting a furry friend is good therapy – it’s one of the reasons that dogs and cats are being introduced into retirement homes and rehab centres all around the world. It’s been proven that human blood pressure goes down when a pet is around, and people with pets live longer than those without. So when you come home all stressed out, your cat or dog is more than happy to be at your side and let you vent. Can the same be said about a partner?
I don’t mind you’ve been sacked…
Your pet is much less high maintenance than a partner is likely to be. What dog wants a diamond necklace? What cat asks for cosmetic surgery? The only thing your pet will nag you for is food and water – easily supplied items, and then your pet is happy!
Your pet will never betray you or talk about you behind your back. Your past may be littered with broken friendships and office politics, but when you get home and your pet is waiting for you, all that means nothing. Your pet doesn’t care if you’re sweeping the floors at work or if you’re the CEO. He or she just wants to see you and spend some time with you. If you get demoted or laid off, you pet will offer an impartial ear. If you get a promotion or a new job, he or she will be more than happy to party with you. Wagging tails and happy purring just add to the excitement of a good day.
A tough day and you know your pet will get you through
Your pet will never gossip about you. Heck, your pet isn’t even interested in e-mail or other methods of sending messages! Your pet’s loyalty to you is unquestioning and unwavering. He or she will never want to divorce you, ask for alimony, or child support.
Feel lazy? Or would you rather get outside and exercise? Especially if you have a dog, he or she is with you! Dogs love nothing better than to run or jump alongside you. They love the outdoors, and they love other people. But pets are also very good at sensing your moods, and if you’re tired, depressed or just feeling lazy, they love to lay about with you, happy to just spend time with their favourite human.
And a partner is better why?
A pet guarantees you have at least one thing in common with other pet lovers. Most other pet lovers will introduce themselves by telling you about their own pet. It’s a great way to get a gentle introduction to a new person. See something you like? You can return the introduction. Not so sure? You can even blame your need to leave quickly on your pet – “Got to get Fuzzball here to the vet” – and he or she won’t mind! Your pet won’t carry a grudge over this little fib, and if he or she knows the word “vet”, will be extremely relieved when the visit doesn’t actually materialize. You’ll get even more thanks!
Guys, a pet – especially a puppy or a kitten – is a chick magnet. Yes, there is more work involved with a baby anything than with an adult. But the learning curve and exit out of potty training mode is MUCH faster for a pet than it is for a human. In no time at all you’ll be taking your little bundle of energy out to see the world, and girls will be cooing all over your pet – and you. There is absolutely no better way to meet a whole lot of women in a short amount of time than to go out and about with your fuzzy pet.
See - a totty magnet!
But if you’re a little soured on the human kind of companionship, remember that pets give you complete and total, unconditional love. They’ll continue to love you through sickness and health, for better or for worse. And they do it all without taking any vows or talking to a religious or civil authority.
Pets are much less demanding than a partner. They don’t schedule events for you that you don’t want to go to, or don’t know about. You’ll never get dragged to another function and have to make small talk with people you don’t know if you stick close to your pet. Food, water, exercise, and the occasional treat from you are pretty much all a pet asks for. Their needs are pretty uncomplicated.
Pets are even more than happy to share you! Have one cat? Get a second. They can spend the day together while you’re out, and you’ll get double the loving when you return home. They don’t have fits of jealousy. Think you can get away with that with a boyfriend or girlfriend? Not a chance!
This is about as jealous as cats become - staring
In short, pets have a whole lot of advantages over their human counterparts. Consider the benefits of one – or more – pets in your life and you’ll be convinced!
