People are absolutely on point when they say “you can’t tell someone what it is like to have a pet, they have to experience it” or “once you have a pet, you can never not have one”. A wholesome transformative change happens in your life when you have a pet that can zoom around the house, repeat what you say(We mean parrots, dogs can’t talk yet sorry), or even recognize your voice.
Here’s how your life changes on various levels of fun and good when a pet enters your life:
- Fun commitment – There are no commitment issues when pets are involved. Getting a pet means they’ll be on your mind all day at work. You’ll wait for the time when you can take off to go home to them, call them with unpronounceable names in your own brand of cute voice, and smother them a million kisses. If you have family, prepare to see a side of them you have never seen. All those videos you see online of parents that initially didn’t want a pet but now are inseparable? It’s all true.
- Pet-friendly everything – You and your homie are a team, if a plan doesn’t involve your pet, it ain’t a plan you will be a part of. You will start maintaining multiple(extensive) lists of pet inclusive activities and places so you and your buddy never run out of activities to do.
- Pet finance professional – Pet can be little fun divas that need a little pampering, afterall, look what they bring to the table – Unlimited happiness, unlimited cuddles, and unlimited kisses. So a little grooming and training cost is no big deal, you will turn into a finance professional to ensure an awesome life for both of you.
- Social advantage with a +1 – One of the coolest advantages of having a pet is not having to explain to anyone why you can’t make it. Just say “My buddy needs me” and your conversation ends right there. Just like how your pets, your social life moves by leaps and bounds too. You will start befriending other pet parents who can help you with tips and tricks, pet events, and play dates.
- Meet the Pawrents – Pets need to be taught how to behave and play when meeting unfamiliar people. That’s why training and behavioral development is absolutely essential for them. You have to teach them how to be cool in front of your friends. Kidding, you just need to get them used to guests so they don’t feel overwhelmed. This exercise will translate in your other life as well, you will start teaching your friends how your pet interacts, when it’s okay to pet them and when it’s not. Basically teaching them how to be cool in front of your pet(Not kidding this time).
- Health & wellness – In case of pets that like to run around and be active, you will enjoy the healthy side effects they bring along. If you never thought of running a marathon before, you will now. You and your furry buddies will break records together.
- Emotional support – Let’s admit, your pets are a powerhouse of emotional support. The mental health benefits of having a pet in your life is unparalleled. This will go both ways. You will learn to emotionally regulate better and feel more empathetic in general. Your overall mental health will sky rocket in terms of quality the moment a pet steps into your life.
Pet parenting is a fulfilling experience that cannot be put into enough words. Prepare to fill your phone gallery with a million pictures of your best buddy. The joy you feel when they get the zoomies, or start playing with you, it’s something only a pet parent can understand.
So enjoy the welcome transformation to your life and bring your little floofy home!
If you’re still here, why not check out our previous blogs on Pet vaccinations and Precautions to keep in mind when bringing home a pet.
