Pets In Our Lives---A Look At Their Roles Then And Now

The role of pets in our lives as undergone an
amazing transformation in the last several
decades. Many of us remember when pets were
outside creaatures that never darkened the doors
of our home. They were left outside except in
extreme whether, and not much thought was given
to their diet.

No thought was given to what they ate, whether
their diet was balanced or nutritious, and not
many people took their animals to the vet. Not
because they didn't love their pets, but because
the expectation of their life span was far
shorter than what we expect it to be today.

How times have changed. Today we name our pets
really nice names (Carson, Robin, Davis even
double names like Spencer Carter), take them to
the pet store (Did they have those 50 years
ago?), take them on vacation us, and if that's
not possible put them up in boarding kennels to
assure that they are well cared for until we
return.

We have them groomed, their nails painted, and
if we must work a job to support them in the
style to which they have become accustomed, we
put them in daycare facilities so they are not
lonely when we're gone.

Animals that would have been put to sleep or
simply died 50 years ago have owners who are
able and willing to provide the option of
surgery, daily medications, shots, or whatever
else they need to enhance their quality of life.

Drive-through windows at banks and fast food
restaurants have capitalized on this close
relationship that owners now have with their
pets and just like 50 years ago they would have
offered a lollipop to the child, they now offer
treats for animals. Don't laugh; this simple
kindness has won them customer loyalty again and
again.

So what has been responsible for this change of
heart in pet owners? Why suddenly have pets been
brought in from the back yard inside our homes
and hearts to take their place on the sofa, on
the bed, and in the car? Could it be a change in
the structure of the family?

Over the past 50 years there has been a drastic
change in the make-up of families. More single
parent families, conflicting work schedules for
couples, and the Baby Boomers growing older and
looking for companionship as they retire and
have more leisure time.

All of these factors have created a need for
companionship which many of us have chosen to
lavish on our pets. It's been a good match. In
general pets are always happy to see us, never
talk back, and think their people are the best
thing that ever happened to them. Who else on
earth can give you that as consistently as a
pet?

The result of bringing pets indoors is that they
allow us to love and laugh more, lower our blood
pressure, and help us go through life unafraid
to wear our heart on our sleeve. How did we ever
live any other way?


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