10 Reasons You Need a Pet

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A maine coon cat male is a formidable foe - with claws long enough to send any intruder away in an ambulance.... if you're not a dog person, think of getting a cat instead.

Patricia Cyr of KY 1:27PM January 11, 2010

Why do you not mention cats?

Thomas Fogarty of WI 1:23PM January 11, 2010

My schnauzer, Maggie was 100% Dog. She was very outgoing and fit my outgoing nature. She was walked and fed and doctored all her 14 years of life. She let me know if someone was at the door or on the lawn. As an inside residentShe played, and snuggled in equal amounts. She was totally devoted to me and I her. She could sense my moods and acted like a sympathetic friend.

Peggy of TX 12:49PM January 11, 2010

I have a little dog named niuniu. We are best friends.She means a lot for me.The wagging tail is a nice symbol!

Cissy 9:23AM January 11, 2010

Citizens for Pets in Condos, http://www.petsincondos.org has added a link to this article on our health benefits page.
We are a non-profit public advocacy organization dedicated to increasing acceptance of companion animals in condos and other types of association-run housing. We educate the public about the health benefits of having animal companions and also advocate for responsible pet ownership/guardianship. Our motto: “creating a win-win situation for both people & pets.”

Maida W. Genser of FL 12:50AM January 11, 2010

My parents are getting older and having a pet around has helped them with almost all of the reasons you gave.

JT of CA 11:56AM January 08, 2010

NEVER, NEVER buy a dog or cat from a Pet Store! The parents are commercially farmed, over bred, under-fed, never socialized, have never set foot on the ground, and seriously abused in order to produce the most offspring for the least expense in the shortest time frame possible, or sale to the wholesalers, primarily the HUNTE corporation, or distribution to pet stores! Contact the local shelters, or www.Petfinders.com, or for a specific breed, go to the breed site...every breed has a rescue arm. NO PET STORES! That is why there is an overload o chihuahas being moved from shelters in CA to the east coast right now. Hollywood "celebrities" having made them overly popular, so every puppy mill has been over producing them. Get some sense! Leolover in NY

Bonnie Cooper of NY 11:37AM January 08, 2010

(1) Good Reason You Need To Hire a Real and Wel-paid Journalist:
1. So that you can actually start printing something news-worthy and make some real money.

Uncle Larry of IL 10:03AM January 08, 2010

Even when it's not possible or practical to go outside to walk or run ... dogs like humans can learn to enjoy a dog treadmill or tread wheel. Great options are offered at PetRun http://www.petrun.com.tw/pet-e/ for treadmills and at GoPet http://gopetusa.com/videos/CS3612/cs3612.html website www.gopetusa.com.
Best Wishes,

Earl of PA 8:18AM January 08, 2010