Being a pet owner is not something you should take lightly. It goes way beyond being a pet lover, it is more of a commitment and a responsibility. Hence, the term fur mom exists. Like what parents do to their kids, you also care for your pets, offer them shelter, and raise and nurture them.
Yes, raising pets is like raising kid/s of your own. That is why, if you are not ready for the responsibility, you better not get one. It’s not for the fainthearted.
Since mother’s day is fast approaching, we have listed down the reasons why despite it being a tedious job, being a fur mom is still one of the best feelings in the world.
You are never alone. You will always have company.
How can you wake up on the wrong side of the bed when the first thing you’ll see is your fur baby? They can instantly make you feel loved and needed. And they will never leave you, literally and figuratively. They will follow you around, even inside the toilet. And even if the world will turn its back against you, your fur baby will always stay by your side.
Offers you comfort when you’re sad
They might not talk, but that doesn’t mean they can’t console you when you’re sad. Your fur babies know what you feel without saying anything, more than the people around you. Dogs, in particular, are sensitive. It has been a debate whether a dog feels empathy or not. Scientists, on the other hand, believe that dogs experience emotional contagion.
Emotional contagion is the ability to lead people to experience the same emotions without their awareness or without fully understanding the feeling.
They may not know what you feel but they can sense that something from your action or your voice has changed. They will just sit quietly beside you, lean or do the sweet head nudge.
You’ll have a walking/ running buddy
If you’re not into exercising, it will change once you have your fur baby. Regular walking is vital for your pet’s health. Not only that, being outside can make them feel happy. It is also a way to make sure they are not bored and prevent them from being destructive, especially active dogs.
They always make you smile
Your fur babies are as annoying as they are cute. Sometimes they don’t listen to you and just do their own thing. it is frustrating. But then, how can you stay annoyed at them when they give you that guilty dog face? You will instantly melt. They have that power that magically turns your annoyance into a smile.
You have your welcome party
No one welcomes you better than your fur baby. Who will sit in front of the door and wait for you to get home? Who will jump hysterically the moment they see you enter the door? After a gruelling day, being welcomed with joy by your fur baby is the best way to end the day.
