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Introduction:
They're not just pets
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[January 23, 2020]
"And
on the sixth day, just before He rested, God created animals, and He
said, 'Now, this is very, very good!"
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The symbiosis and relationship people have with
their pets is indeed a gift from the divine. These domesticated
animals fit in so well with our psyche, with our needs, and with our
families, that it can't be anything less than miraculous.
Pets help fill the gap in our aloneness. They allow us to express
affection, and receive it back. They help us explore the corners of
our souls, and often serve as models for future relationships: If
you want a baby, they say get a dog first. If you are about to have
teenagers, get a cat to discover what that's gonna be like.
Wearing dog hair or cat hair on our clothes is a badge of honor, and
often gets conversations going with strangers. And talking about our
pets is a lot like talking about our kids, often with less
complaining.
When we care for them greatly, take care of their needs, and also
fulfill their emotional needs, a deep bond forms and you can see the
unconditional love in their eyes. They become our playmates, our
confidants, our comedians and even our counselors. They accompany us
in our youth, and are companions in our old age. They serve as balm
for our every malady, an encouragement when we are feeling down, and
the perfect model for right relationships. Finally someone
reasonable to talk to!
When we seek out a pet, are we rescuing it or is it rescuing us?
But they're not just pets. They're quite something more. They're
family!
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