Pets in General

I was going to rant and rave about my two puppies, but after talking to a few people this week I thought I would expand it to pets in general.  First, why in the world are animal hospitals and vets so expensive?  Because we as pet owners will pay for it. I was at the vet last week and saw a lady crying because she had lost her guinea pig. I think pets are part of the family, more so in some instances.  We talk to our animals like they are people, we hurt when they hurt, and we grieve when we lose them.  I have lost three pets in a little over a year and it never gets easy.  I don’t get to see my other dog much because of the recent divorce and it sucks!  They are simply a part of the family.  I also have three birds, one has a great personality and two do not.  My parrot has learned to cuss, (so she hears things, it was not like I was trying to teach her!)  Anyway, she has been spoiled and has more bling (toys) around her cage it is crazy.  But all in all they are our kids.  Lucy and Marley the two retrievers are going thru obedience school.  I am hoping this calms them down and they learn to listen.  It is not cheap.  Every week I am at the class I get them something as a reward for them doing well.  I wonder what our pets want from us. In my opinion, all they want is our companionship, love food and water.  If you think it is expensive look at it this way, they don’t need cell phones, clothes, and they don’t go to the prom.   Talk about expense, my hospital bill from the accident I had with the dogs was more expensive than a few toys, I am glad I have good medical insurance.  Pets are great; they add character to a house and give hours of pleasure.  The pets also know when you are hurting, grieving, or happy.   I consider myself a dog person but all in all it is cool to have pets.  Until next time!