For some people, pets are such an indispensable[d1] part of their life that they even carry them when shopping or going to parties. While others maintain a more logic attitude [d2] towards pets.
Are pets really important?[d3] An emphatic yes. People, extremely[d4] those without enough caring from their family members, enjoy the company[d5] of a pet, or even pets. Pets can be of great psychological effects[d6] to people suffering from loneliness or depression. They act as an object for one-way communication, which helps the person share his feelings and experiences with the companion, who without a doubt[d7] will give some untranslatable feedbacks[d8] . The role as a ventilation[d9] is crucial,the lack of which may result in [d10] unhealthy hobbies such as addict in computer games, or a depression from talking to other people, because research has shown that long period of non-communication often leads to psychological problems such as depression in adults and autism[d11] in children. The huge impact brought about by either the presence or the absence of a pet renders [d12] it worth of the treatment like a family member.
From another point of view, humans are also obliged[d13] to treat pets kindly, family members at best.When we buy a pet, or pick up one on the street, we realize from that point on that we should bear the responsibility of[d14] taking good care of the pet. The situation is somewhat like picking up an orphan[d15] at the orphanage. The example may be a little far-fetched,[d16] since humans and pets enjoy hugely different rights. However, it sheds light on the issue of our responsibility towards pets once they are home.
However,some people have developed such a kin[d17] relationship with their pets that they have automatically cut off the connection with the human world. It seems weird[d18] but examples abound. I used to have a neighbor who bears the exact traits of a “pet family goer[Mf19] ”. He feeds the pets regularly and even let them occupy his living spaces. There is little problem so far. However, during the past five years of being neighbors, I have never talked with him even once,because he always locks himself up with his pets. On one occasion,[Mf20] I happened to see him in the staircase and wished to say “hello”. But he ran off as quickly as possible. Obviously, my neighbor’s love for pets has probably reached an unhealthy amount. The “symptoms[Mf21] ” include misconstrue[Mf22] of other people’s intentions and refusing to communicate with them.
To sum up, pets deserve[Mf23] to be treated kindly due to their huge impact on our spiritual life as good as companions. However, over-attendance may lead to interpersonal problems. The crucial point is to find a balanced position for them.