Pets have their own unique set of needs, preferences, and personalities. To accommodate their requirements, pet owners must adapt their lifestyles and make necessary adjustments. This can involve changes in travel plans, home arrangements, and daily routines. The ability to be flexible and adapt to these changes becomes an important aspect of pet ownership.
On the similar lines, we bring to you the story of Brownie and the parent Dr Beatress. Brownie is a hybrid of Pomeranian & Alsatian. Brownie became a part of Dr Beatress’s family around 11 years back when one of her Jiju’s friends gave him and his nephews wanted to keep him.
A pet at home is always welcome, shares Dr Beatress who is a Consultant Psychologist by profession. Her father was in the Army & before Brownie entered their life, they have had pet dogs.
On being asked how the pets brought a change in her life, Dr Beatress said, “Brownie is with me for 7 years now after my sister's family moved to another city. He is a member of the family and has the quality of being cathartic. However, after the pandemic, things changed. He has developed some skin infection & since then he has become very clingy. He wants all the attention, hence me and my brother love pampering him.”
Dr Beatress said that Brownie waits for her to come back from work and give lunch to him. He loves to go out so he does all kind of drama to ensure he is taken out. “If I'm eating something then it has to be shared with him. I spend time talking to him. I strongly feel he understands everything and pets have an incredible ability to cater to the emotional needs of humans in various ways,” she added.
Lately, he has become weak due to old age. So leaving him at home all alone is an issue these days. Other than her job, she has stopped going out for any reason because Brownie needs her.
Caring for a pet fosters empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility. As we tend to the needs of our furry friends, we become more attuned to their emotions, health, and well-being. This heightened awareness of another being's needs extends beyond the pet-human relationship and positively impacts how we interact with others.
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