I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Monday, February 15, 2016

Pros and Cons of Having a Pet

Me - Here are five great things about having pets

1) It's been scientifically proven that cuddling with your pet can improve your mood

.2) They are cute.

3) Taking care of a pet teaches responsibility.


.4) They are entertaining unless you have a fish.



5) They can help you learn compassion.

Mom - Here are five bad things about having pets

1) It's a lot of responsibility


2) They can be noisy

3) It can cost a lot of money to feed and properly care for a pet. 


4) They can make a lot of trouble.


5) You can't make a pet love you.


And that's our view. What do you think is good and bad about having a pet?

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24 comments:

  1. Edye NicoleFebruary 28, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    Such a helpful post for those on the fence about getting a pet. Thanks for the great advice :)

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    1. Jeryl M.February 28, 2016 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  2. jean602February 28, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for all the advice may rethink getting a pet.

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    1. Jeryl M.February 28, 2016 at 3:16 PM

      Your welcome. Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  3. jean602February 28, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for all the advice may rethink getting a pet.

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    1. Jeryl M.March 9, 2016 at 11:29 AM

      It's still worth it though if you really love animals and you can afford and you can take the time to care for them properly. Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom, and for your comment.

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  4. UnknownMarch 8, 2016 at 3:37 AM

    Yes!! I AGREE!! I had a pet, but since we have to move to another country, we let our relatives take care of our pet, and just after months pass by, without communications with them (because they don't answer to our massages, hmp), suddenly they message us that my pet cat died!! She was hit by the car!! Up until now, I don't know what to do and I just misses her so much. :( It hurts badly to think that she's now gone and I don't have anything to come back again in our homeland. 😣 I can't help myself but to shed a tear everytime I see a cat in social medias. :(

    My poor Knot-knot. 😭

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    1. Jeryl M.March 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM

      I am so sorry to hear about the lose of your beloved pet. Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  5. UnknownMarch 8, 2016 at 3:39 AM

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  6. UnknownMarch 8, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    There can definitely be cons to getting a pet but I fully believe under the proper circumstances, the pros definitely outweigh anything bad!

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  7. Kara MarksMarch 12, 2016 at 6:36 AM

    Great outline of the pros and cons. Thanks!

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    1. Jeryl M.March 13, 2016 at 5:07 PM

      Your welcome! Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom.

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  8. dawns41March 15, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    I think pets bring Joy to your life and they can help you stay active.

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    1. Jeryl M.March 16, 2016 at 12:59 PM

      We totally agree! Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom, and for your comment.

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    All the cons are nothing, I miss my buddy everyday since he's gone..

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    1. Jeryl M.March 16, 2016 at 1:01 PM

      My sympathy on the lose of your beloved pet. I know how you feel. I have two cats currently, and I love them both very much. However, not a day goes by that I don't love and miss all of the pets that have been a part of my life before them. Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom, and for your comment.

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  10. UnknownMarch 20, 2016 at 2:50 PM

    This is a great post the pros outweigh the cons

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    1. Jeryl M.March 20, 2016 at 7:46 PM

      For us the pros outweigh the cons too. Thank you for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  11. Wanda TraceyMarch 25, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Thanks so much for all the great tips and advice.We do love our pets
    even though they act like two year olds most of the time.

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    1. Jeryl M.March 28, 2016 at 12:11 AM

      We love ours too. Thanks for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  12. AnonMarch 27, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    Aw, I wish I had a pet. My boyfriend is allergic to animal hair :/

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    1. Jeryl M.March 28, 2016 at 12:19 AM

      We feel bad for you. We couldn't live without our furry family members. Thank you for visiting Says Me Says Mom and for your comment.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Such a helpful post for those on the fence about getting a pet.

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