Personal Puppy Opinion.

I have come to the realization that I just don't like pets. Don't get me wrong, I like other people's pets. Meaning I like playing with and cuddling my friends' dogs and cats; I just don't like when I have to take care of them. Mainly puppies. Puppies are a lot of work. You have to feed them, water them, play with them, teach them tricks, cuddle them, take them for walks, teach them to go outside to do their "business", bathe them, get their shots, take them to the groomers....are you getting the picture?

Now I know what you're thinking, if she can't handle a dog she certainly couldn't handle a child. You, my dear friend, are wrong. As much as taking care of a child is sometimes not fun it is eventually rewarding. I like kids. I like watching them grow up and form personalities. I mean you're raising another human. These people will one day make something of themselves. These people will one day have children of their own. They can have conversations with you. They can cuddle you back. Sure dogs do these things on a doggie level but I, personally, just don't see the point of pets sometimes. Animals are meant to run free. [Well domestic dogs and cats aren't, they're bred specifically to be companions to humans, but you get my point.] I just don't get any enjoyment from having a dog. Sure they're cute and cuddly, but they're just not for me.

I am, by no means, an animal hater. I love animals, I'm anti-fur and all for stopping animal cruelty. I just don't think having a pet is for me.

[And for the record I know this from experience. My mom has 2 dogs, 1 puppy, 2 cats, & 7 fish. I take care of them when she's not home. Believe me I KNOW that I don't want to own any pets...ever. Unless it's a fish. I like having fish.]