Extreme Cases

I was on the web looking around and found this interesting website. When I was reading the beginning I first thought of those “old crazy cat ladies.” But later on, I kind of think these kinds of people really need help. They pose a threat not only to their pets but also to other humans.

The characteristic that are stated in the second section can be deemed as a threat in the severe cases! Do you think “Hoarders” should have pets in their control?

"ANIMAL HOARDERS FACT SHEET." (2011): n. Resources for Animal Care Professionals and Volunteers. Web. 15 May 2011. <http://www.animalsheltering.org/resource_library/policies_and_guidelines/animal_hoarders_fact_sheet.html>.

The thin line between obsession and devotion

In this article, we learn the differences of loving one's pets and being obsessed or "passionate" as the expert would say.Every one has at least met these kinds of people. The kind that think about the pet almost all the time. The kind that will go to the extreme, just like Kim Swank in this article.
Do you think Swank is obsessed or just "passionate" about pets?

   Bryant, Carol. "Are You Obsessed With Your Pet?."Healthy Pets (2010): 1-2. Web. 19 April 2011. <http://pets.webmd.com/features/are-you-obsessed-with-your-pet?page=2>.

Addiction, Fun but Deadly

During my search for the reason why humans form close relationships and addictions to pets, I found something you might be interested in. In this link here, it shows snake owner getting bit by a poisonous snake.Obviously he lived but that was a close call. Almost dieing from cleaning a snakes cage. I guessed he really liked snakes.... What do you think? Please share with us we are curious to know?

"Bitten by Deadly Cobra." Fatal Attractions. animal planet : 13 08 2010. Web. 14 April 2011. <http://animal.discovery.com/videos/fatal-attractions-bitten-by-deadly-cobra.html>.

Interest at Birth

At birth, I was born in my parents house house, I mean that literally, and grew up on my grandfather's farm. Always surrounded by animals like chicken, goose, donkeys, sheep and cows. Even in the house the the goose would room around freely. My age at the time was like 3 or 4 years old and I was built a close connection to the animals. I was pretty small back then, so the goose were a little smaller than me, and I would jump on they would kinda carry me.Few years later, I am in the U.S. with a few pets of my own. Of course, I became my pets favorite chew toy, but we had a plethora of enjoyable moments. therefore, I kinda loved and became interested in animals.

What reminded me of the whole "Human and Pet Friendships" is when I was doing my movie for English class. The movie was about how two animals were put in danger and a human came by and saved them. Eventually, he keep the animals to become pets of his and they had a "loving" relationship. From there, I thought about the people who had these kinds of relationship with pets, how they formed and even if an addiction was possible. Then I thought that would be a great idea for a blog and thus here I am.