Why do population hold pets?

And or why do they call them man's best friends??
ppl hold pets to depend on when their down. pets love you no matter what you do in the real world. they arent similar to people who hate you for making mistakes. a pet wont tell your secrets[duh:)] and will other be there. thats y they are called man's best friend. pets are awesome!
some people have that nurturing gene (that copious lack) and just need something to care for.

Something that will be nearby always for them. There is research that pets even help people travel over depression or help people through hard times.

I know someone who be going through chemotherapy and got a puppy and it really helped that person through adjectives of that, that must be the most spoiled dog in the world now :)
People have pets because they are alot of company, they are loving, loyal, and protective. They are comforting when you are down, and bright and breezy when you are happy. They love you unconditionally, don't require much. Just love, food and shelter.
Well,my dog have never told me a lie, he's always glad to see me when I come home,He stands guard when I am sleeping and he is a self program alarm and defense 'unit' moment to none. I have two aquariums of tropical fish that are relaxing and soothing to watch and a love bird that is greatly of company and there is more but I'll will skip that for now.
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Because pets don't sass you, they don't complain about your cooking, they snuggle with you and love you unconditionally even whether you do make a mistake they don't cuss,whine and complain this makes them mans best friend or better still HUMANS best friend
ppl have pets because they bring happiness & cheeriness
for kids, they are like lil bros & sis
thier loyal to you
sometimes they can be pains in the, uh, behind
but they are similar to family
they are called mans bf cuz they are within for you

Because mostly people who live alone own a pet as a friend and gives company when people are lonley. Most people even enjoy a pet as they live with someone. They are called " Men's Best Friend " because usually men ruin up living alone (who need company).
Pets are loyal, faithful, charming, friendly, cuddly, cute, charming, handsome, & I could go on & on. The first pets were owned by cavemen! Trust me, pets own been around for a loooong time! They call them man's best friend because that's exactly what they are! They accumulate lives, befriend us, & keep us company through good times & bad!
my pet rock is my best friend. he angs out with fertilda, an elephant from down the street. she lvies in a tree and the man under my bed is watching me. HELP!
Answers:    Good Owners get them to give them apt homes and they are man's best friend...Especially dogs!! Unfortunately, some people get them to abuse them-which is unfortunate and then people like me who rescue and "foster" abused, forsaken, and neglected...animals, are the ones who have to try and fix the mess they have caused...everything from vet bills to taming and regaining their trust-then to finding them honest homes once they hopefully were able to be social again. For some people close to me----it's not a choice, it's a mission to save as many animals I can rescue...vet care and spayed/neutered and loving homes. Animals are exceptionally loyal, even when their owners are not...UNLIKE most humans who will hurt and deceive you at any given moment.
Because most pets are amazing and love you more than they love anyone else!
Cause animals are sent to u form god to show how he loves u similar to u love your pet and pets are fun and good friends!
dogs can do amazing things and pets can dispense people extra years to live.
Pets are there when no one else is.
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