Anyone who has never loved a pet knows how much joy that relationship can bring.There is increasing
scientific evidence that the unique bond we share with our pets dramatically enriches our lives,and
improves our physical health and emotional well being.Personally I hold that keeping a pet yields
more benefits than drawbacks.Firstly,keeping a pet contributes to our general health and well being.
Loving and caring for a pet can help anyone fight depression and loneliness,since the bond with a
pet helps you maintain a sense of purpose in life.A daily walk with a dog gets you our into the
world on a regular basis and encourages exercise,both of which help counteract fellings of
depression.Pets can be a great comfort in times of conflict to grief,since they offer unconditional
affections.They often seem to know when we are sad,and they are always attentive,nonjudgemental
listeners.Therefore,by reducing our stress pets can help us prevent heart disease and improve our
general well being.Secondly,keeping a pet can teach children a sense of empathy and responsibility.
Taking care of a pet encourages children to care for animals and nurture responsibilities over them.
Being praised as a means of aiding the personality development of children,pet keeping is essential
for children's health development.In conclusion,having a pet contributes towards a person's well
being and promotes a sense of responsibility and caring towards animals among children.