Adding a pet as a member of the family brings about a significant change in the lifestyle of the people involved. The introduction of a furry companion into our lives not only impacts our daily routines but also influences our overall perspective on life. And the influence goes to an extent that your life is bound to a positive change.
Meet Gunwanth who had adopted his pet Jack from the streets of Visakhapatnam as an adult dog during Covid in April 2021. He had never planned on bringing Jack home. However, Gunwanth was very empathetic and could never see anything happen to animals, so he took care of Jack while he was on the street. He used to make sure Jack was well fed every day and was taken care of and Gunwanth used to meet him every weekend.
However, later on, Jack was suffering with an aural hematoma and needed surgery so Gunwanth took him in for post-op recovery and he never left. Rest is history and Jack became a part of the family.
Since a pet was brought home, Gunwanth shared that the entire family had started to become more compassionate towards animals and realized they are sentient and feel love and pain just like us.
“I also realized that animals require help as we have taken away their land and built landscapes while they have become strays hungry for food and dead bodies in accidents,” he added.
Adding a pet as a member of the family leads to lifestyle changes that encompass routine, responsibility, emotional well-being, increased physical activity, social connections, empathy, adaptability, and a sense of purpose. The transformative effect of pet ownership extends far beyond the individual, enriching the lives of everyone involved and creating lasting memories and cherished moments.
Pets are a blessing, all they have is the purest of love and innocence. They will love you if you love them and they will still love you even if you don't. Jack has taught them to open up their emotions and not box them up.
Gunwanth has become an animal rescuer and is into animal welfare since then. He soon learnt animal first aid and spot treatments from vets. A lot of friends reach out to Gunwanth for animal rescue and Gunwanth has rescued quite a few of them in the city.
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