For some people, pets are such an indispensable part of their life that they even carry them

when
shopping or going to parties. While others maintain a more logic attitude towards pets.

Are pets really that important? An emphatic yes. People, extremely those without enough caring
from their family members, enjoy the company of a pet, or even pets. Pets can be of great
psychological effects to people suffering from loneliness or depression. They act as an object for
one-way communication, which helps the person share his feelings and experiences with the
companion, who without a doubt will give some untranslatable feedbacks. The role as a
ventilation is critical, the lack of which may results in unhealthy hobbies such as addict in
computer games, or a depression from talking to other people, because research has shown that
long period of non-communication often leads to psychological problems such as depression in
adults and autism in children. The huge impact brought about by either the presence or the absence
of a pet renders it worth of the treatment like a family member.

From another point of view, humans are also obliged to treat pets kindly, family members at best.
When we buy a pet, or pick up one on the street, we realize from that point on that we should bear
the responsibility of taking good care of the pet. The situation is somewhat like picking up an
orphan at the orphanage. The example may be a little far-fetched, since humans and pets enjoy
hugely different rights. However, it sheds light on the issue of our responsibility towards pets once
they are home.

However, some people have developed such a kin relationship with their pets that they have
automatically cut off the connection with the human world. It seems weird but examples abound. I
used to have a neighbor who bears the exact traits of a "pet family goer". He feeds the pets
regularly and even let them occupy his living spaces. There is little problem so far. However,
during the past five years of being neighbors, I have never talked with him even once, because he
always locks himself up with his pets. On one occasion, I happened to see him in the staircase and
wished to say "hello". But he ran off as quickly as possible. Obviously, my neighbor's love for pets
has probably reached an unhealthy amount. The "symptoms" include misconstrue of other people's
intentions and refusing to communicate with them.

To sum up, pets deserve to be treated kindly due to their huge impact on our spiritual life as good
companions. However, over-attendance may lead to interpersonal problems. The crucial point is to
find a balanced position for them.