Persuasive Essay On Pets

Pets are a center piece of a young adult’s life. They may have owned the pet from a young age or are bearing the responsibility for the first time now that they are away from home. Taking on the responsibility of owning a pet can be just as time consuming as parenthood. Whatever the case may be careful consideration must be taken of all aspects of owning larger animals such as dogs. You must consider your roommates if you have any and make sure they are okay with have an animal having free range of the house or apartment. Most importantly, one must consider the rules of the property they reside in and must be sure they can cover all the financial costs associated with fines and pet care. Another important factor, although not many people can

College students, burdened by school work and having to attend long lectures, have very little free time on their hands. Unfortunately, it’s the price someone has to pay in order to get ahead in life. Some, if not all, students have to work to support themselves financially. With all this in mind it should be easy to come to the conclusion that getting a puppy is not a viable option when attending college. Some people, including my roommate, do not always think it through. When you get a puppy it is one of the closest things you will get to having a baby. Puppy’s need to be potty trained; having a carpet should automatically disqualify getting a puppy as a possible option. Like children, they need constant attention and will act out if the attention is not given. Puppy’s need to be fed, hydrated, taken on walks and watched because they can and will chew through anything they can get their mouth around. Lastly, and arguably most important, one must consider the burden the puppy places on your roommates when you are in class or working. Puppies do not like to be left alone even for a minute. They will whine, bark and claw at the doors of your sleeping roommates until someone decides to give it some company. Of course, this may not be the case for all animals and dogs alike but I am speaking from experience dealing with my roommate’s

Small pets like reptiles, hamsters and fish are low maintenance, cheap and just as rewarding. They do not need the extra care and attention that a dog needs. As a reptile enthusiast, I encourage people to try and own not so popular types of animals. Many people dislike smaller delicate animals because of the fact that they cannot be handled the same way you can handle a dog. Yes it’s true you cannot play fetch with a lizard, hamster or fish but the time and money you save based on convenience is infinitely better than to stress over a dog. Certain reptiles, if trained properly, like iguanas, bearded dragons and Chinese water dragons will allow themselves to be handled so long as it is not in an aggressive manner. The options and alternatives to dogs are endless and can be just as rewarding without all the hassle. In college, money and time is valuable, you cannot afford to miss class assignments and even work because of your