Why I Love My Pets

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I have had a variety of pets over my life time. Horses and dogs are my favorite animals to be around. Don't get me wrong, I've had cats, a variety of birds, gerbils, hamsters, fish, turtles and rabbits. I have loved them all but some have take up a special place in my heart for whatever reason.

My first horse, named Hannah, was an old Saddlebred mare that taught me a lot. I only had her 5 short years but she was a great teacher and friend. My second horse, Athena, was only a yearling when I got her. I love her dearly, but she about killed me while trying to learn the ropes. She turned out to be a great teacher over the years and turned out to be a great friend. She is now disabled with navicular and can't be ridden anymore. But I will take care of her until the end because she was always there for me and I will always be there for her.

My family and I have had a a lot of dogs over the years. My father had hunting dogs that we weren't allowed to play with because it would "ruin" them. I never understood that one. But I loved to go with him and watch them do their jobs. They were obsessed with finding the target and were great hunting dogs.

I currently have three dogs: two poodles and a shih tzu. Their naems are Max, Sophie and Bailey. My shih tzu is my best buddy. He follows me everywhere and is currently sleeping on a bed next to my desk. He loves to ride in the care and doesn't care where we go as long as he is with me. My poodle Max, is the most frustrating dog I've ever had. He barks incessantly, chases anything that moves (despite obedience classes) and is not the brightest bulb in the box. Sophie, my female poodle, is one of the most intelligent but neurotic dogs that I've ever had. I love them all and dont' know what I would do without them. They sleep next to me while I work, they stare at me from under my glass kitchen table while I eat and they snore (loudly in be with me while I try to sleep.

All of my pets have taught me about patience and unconditional love. Even when I lost patience with them, they still loved me no matter what. They never judge me and don't care what kind of mood I'm in, as long as they can hang out with me. I count them as some of my best friends and teachers.