Are pets more important than people?
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
December 24, 2018 11:00am CST
For some of us, pets are more important than people around us.
Pets can't do for themselves and need our help always. Is this part of why pets are so important to us?
Studies show that many are healthier because they have pets. Isn't that nice to know.
Also, no matter how long your day is, your pet is always excited to see you when you return. A few words, a small treat, a pat on the head is all it takes and they are satisfied.
Pets make a world of difference to many people. From birds to mice to dogs to horses, pets are more important than the people around us in many cases.
How do you feel about you pets?
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21 responses
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Jan 19
@just4him We are all imperfect.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Jan 19
Many we know prefer their pets to the people around them and we can see why. People in my life are more important than the animals here, but some don't have such relationships, even with their parents.
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@just4him (305792)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan 19
@PatZAnthony I didn't have a good relationship with mine. I tried to be a better parent, but I was far from perfect.
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
25 Dec 18
@PatZAnthony
Pets are a very important part of my life. I believe that people can learn a lot of pets. I prefer pets lots of times because they are honest while there are poeple can play games.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
Our pets are always happy to see us @Hannihar and this makes us happy too!
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
3 Jan 19
@PatZAnthony
There are some good people in the world and there are also a lot of bad ones that do not think of others and so do bad things. I would like to have them meet my cat and she could teach them a thing or two.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 Mar 19
@Hannihar yes, cats are such loving and fun creatures.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Dec 18
I like animals but I would never view them as more important than people.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
3 Jan 19
@PatZAnthony Yes, we should take care of animals. 
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
The humans with us have to come first, but we feel the pets we care for are very important @1hopefulman
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@rebelann (111124)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Jan 19
I'd be lost without mine @PatZAnthony1 person likes this
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
We would never want to be without ours @rebelann
They do make life better.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
The shelter pets are great. We save a life by adopting one and they will sooner or later love us too @amadeo
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
We get so attached, they are like family @Diannen
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
26 Jan 19
It was my dogs that got me through a grieving process when people turned away from me. So I would say pets are very important!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Jan 19
Yes, our pets can be companions for us and always care about us when humans don't. It's hard to have a bad day when the dogs are jumping with excitement to see us return home.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Jan 19
I am crazy about my dogs and the fact that they love unconditionally is something we don't get much of in this world.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Jan 19
They do give love even when we are late, wrong, whatever! Everyone could probably benefit from the love of a devoted pet.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Jan 19
We would not be without the ones we have, but did decide we have enough! Sometimes we humans get carried away 
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Jan 19
I have loved all the pets I have ever had--I enjoy interacting with all the pets my neighbors have--BUT I have never and will never call them 'my furbabies' or children!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Jan 19
Many people do call their pets their children or "furbabies" perhaps b/c that is really how they feel. Never asked anyone why they do this.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jan 19
We are so happy we have ours.
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
26 Jan 19
O, until now we still miss our cute shitzu. Our shitzu passed away 6 years ago due to cancer of ovary. She was 10 years old. Just as you said our lil' dog was always excited to see us when we returned home from work. Even when she was about to be put down by the vet . . she was very excited to see us all standing around him - - with tears rolling down our cheeks. Sigh!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Jan 19
We still have several dogs and it is hard to see them getting older and one being unwell. There isn't always a solution to their issues. It is nice you enjoyed your dog for as long as you could @antonbunot
@redurnet (1799)
• United Kingdom
14 Jan 19
I am a person who is more connected to animals and nature than to human beings. Human behaviour confounds me. I think we stifle our natural instincts way too much. I like to see animals being real, being expressive through natural behaviours and I can relate to that.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Jan 19
Human behavior confounds many of us. Humans are so often cruel just for the sake of being cruel. We don't see this in our pets @redurnet
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
We notice this too @Courage7
Humans are often mean or cranky for no reason. We don't often see this in pets.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
It is fun to have pets and we hope we will always be able to have ours @snowy22315
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Feb 19
i did seem happier and healthier with my little Coco but Florida weather done her in before me. 
and I lost her 2 yrs ago. I still miss her.
and I lost her 2 yrs ago. I still miss her.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
2 Jan 19
You are right @skysnap
We have to put things in perspective.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Jan 19
I don't have a pet but I see how much they are a part of the family
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@Shakeddagan (10)
• Israel
24 Dec 18
I L-O-V-E my Persian cat. But unfortunately he's not so excited to see me when I return home ??. It sleeps most of the time and always was kind of selfish... However he is the cutest and I know he loves me!!
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