Four (or Five!) Reasons Why

….You Should Get a Dog

1. A dog could save your life. Think of all the stories about a beloved family dog frantically waking up his masters to warn them about a raging fire. You ever hear anything about a cat meowing loudly to save the day? The only time cats make any noise is when they’re hungry or in heat.

2. Having a dog is a great way to get some exercise given they need to be walked several times a day. It’s impossible to walk a cat or a rabbit, although I have seen some people try - and it’s not a pretty site. Of course, dogs often need to go for a walk at 6 a.m., which can be a killer in the middle of winter when it’s dark and freezing outside.

3. Dogs are good company. They’re overjoyed when you come home from work; they’ll listen to you and do stuff when you tell them. So what if this behavior is entirely predicated by the possibility of a snack being delivered.

4. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes so you can pretty much get one that exactly fits your needs. There’s no way you can say that about a cat, rabbit or fish. Mind you, everyone wants a big dog because they make you feel safe without realizing that big dogs eat lots of big meals and require big walks.