Children's faith in animals

Hi oldchem1, I totally agree with you. Growing up it seems to me, everyone had a dog and a cat! At least I know we did. Loving a pet, playing with a dog, feeding an animal and seeing their joy and gratitude is something very special. It's something all children should experience. It's part of humanity. It fills a special part of our very being. Yes, I do think it's important for children to grow up with animals. Thank you for sharing your sweet story.

I definitely think children should grow up with animals. It teaches them compassion, not only for people, but for all creatures. I love knowing that a dog or other special pet bonds with a child. My sister just had a baby and her dog LOVES the baby, and lays by her all the time. The only bad thing is that her dog, though he is mostly healthy, is 12 years old so the child will be lose this special friend in the coming years. I'm going to encourage my sister to get another dog when this one passes though, so my niece still has the love of a cuddly friend to share as she grows up.

Hiya chem, Me too I grew up with Dogs also and it was for a reason. My Mother got cornered by a savage Staffordshire Bull Terrier when she was carrying me inside. The Dog was a she and she was having Puppies she was going for my Mom´s throat. Luckily someone managed to get her away. So that is why I grew up with Dogs as I used to scream every time I saw one until I had to have one in the House outside and from then on I have never been afraid of Dogs again. True Story this proves that any Dog can attack but very rare indeed. I have to be without Dogs now as where we live you are not even allowed to have Budgies either.

I think it's incredibly important that children grow up with animals. It helps them respect the world around us. It would be no surprise if those that abuse animals in later life never grew up with them.

i agree.. animals got good influence on kids compared to people eheh!! no bad words, no bad attitudes, just fun bonding

I do so agree with you and may I say your pictures are lovely!!

I love animals. My kids had animals, cats, dogs, rabbits, a hamster. Now my grandkids have some animals. The ones that don't are still around them especially when here. The animals teach them responsibilitys but also love. This summer I got my granddaughters rabbits and the middle one is the 'rabbit girl' she just adores them. Her two sisters help her but she doesn't care if they do or not, she considers them ALL hers!!!

I agree with you. I grew up my whole life with dogs and I think it is very important. I remember being a teenager and having crying jags on my dogs and knowing they are there for you without judgment. We have a big golden retriever and my son and her are best of friends. She waits for him to come home from school and plays with him even crying at the door if he is outside playing with his friends.