On this trip, I've learned a lot about pets and it seems that many more have kept pets and here are what I'd like to share:
- Petsitters (especially for dogs) have become common and it isn't an easy job. Besides taking care of them, petsitters have to learn how to handle unhealthy dogs....like how to feed sick dogs using syringes, how to offer medicine like Fosamax (for stronger bones) which would have to make sure the dog won't lie down for 30 minutes, etc.
- Training dogs to be 'therapy dogs' is something real new to know. I feel people are much lonelier and pets are their real friends. I met a dog who is 'therapy dog' visiting homes and hospitals to make people feel less stressful ka. Too bad I didn't get to ask how the training is and what the therapy dogs have to do. One thing I know is that therapy dogs look cute and friendly ka.
- Keeping a pet means costs and commitment. An American friend of mine has a dog 'Lucy' who is over 13 years old. She spent a lot on Lucy's health from bringing her to the vet to buying special food for Lucy as she needs to be on a special diet. In addition, Lucy has hearing difficulties along with other weaknesses. All cost her a lot in the thousands and she said, 'It's a commitment'. Another friend said, 'it's responsibility.' In some cases I'd think that pets could be more well taken care of than family members who live far away too ka!
What do you think when we compare the situations with those in Thailand ka?
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