What Is The Value Of A Pet?
Many pet owners, veterinarians, attorneys and other professionals have tried to describe the relationship and bond between an animal owner and their pets.
Despite the many attempts, I believe a paragraph that was written almost 20 years ago is still one of the best explanations that I have ever seen or heard.
California Supreme Court Justice Arabian wrote the following, in his dissenting opinion in Nahrstedt v. Lakeside Village Condominium Ass’n., 8 Cal. 4th 361, 390 (1994):
"The value of pets in daily life is a matter of common knowledge and understanding as well as extensive documentation. People of all ages, but particularly the elderly and the young, enjoy their companionship. Those who suffer from serious disease or injury and are confined to their home or bed experience a therapeutic, even spiritual, benefit from their presence. Animals provide comfort at the death of a family member or dear friend, and for the lonely can offer a reason for living when life seems to have lost its meaning… Single adults may find certain pets can afford a feeling of security. Families benefit from the experience of sharing that having a pet encourages."
That description essentially covers many phases and aspects of life.
Sounds good to me.
Do you have a better one to offer?
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