As much as my dogs can be a nuisance, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

pets have drastically helped my mental health

Same here! They give me some purpose in life, in the form of chasing them down when they don’t want to snuggle. 😼 /j

I have 2 dogs and 2 cats and althougb they are indeed work I can not live without them. That being said I used to be a dog person until I got a cat! I LOOOOVE dogs but man cats are so so much easier! They are chill, fun, loving and just overall easy!

Having cats is like having teens and dogs are like toddlers.

I was only 19 when I got my cat, I severely underestimated the care and cost involved. I wouldn’t have it any other way, but damn a rash decision based on cuteness changed my life drastically. Vet bills come out of nowhere, it has limited what kind of jobs I have taken, and more. Cats are low maintenance too comparatively. Love this lil demon, may we have many more years together.

My dog died between Christmas and New Year’s 2020, the two years before I got another were the darkest I’ve had in my life. I need a pet.

Honestly, the cat helps me on that front. And unlike a child, I can ethically just give her some drugs and turn the TV when I don’t feel like dealing with her right that minute.

I like taking care of kids, pets and eating edibles just fine, thanks.

I don’t eat any grass. I eat leaves that are green (spinach for instance), but not grass.

And think of the vomit!

You mean poop in interesting unknown locations I, an adult, can poop in locations way more interesting than any animal or child.

And hair on every surface your pet can conceivably reach

And vomit!

Are you talking about kids or animals?