The Benefits of Owning a Pet
A pet is an animal that lives with humans for pleasure rather than as work or food. The primary bond that distinguishes a pet from other economically useful animals is affection, often represented in myth and art. Examples range from the affection between Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalus to the popularity of Lassie and other dog motion pictures.Most people have a pet because they enjoy the companionship and unconditional love that...