The moment you get a pet, you’re automatically enrolled into a secret society– no application, no elaborate initiation, just endless fur and unsolicited pet advice.
Pet owners just get each other. They understand that paying the cheese tax is a non-negotiable for dogs, while cats demand payment in the form of untouched cardboard boxes and knocking things off shelves.
With that being said, let’s dive into the beautiful disaster that is pet ownership—the hair, the chaos, and the sneak attacks.
Real Life Paw Patrol
As a dog owner, a vacuum is your best friend and hair is your biggest enemy. It's everywhere, and there is no escaping it. The random clumps you find under the couch, or the hair that somehow makes it into your coffee is totally normal for you! Oh, and your clothes? Those are also covered in hair. That’s when you probably break out the lint roller before leaving the house.
Home security, or as I like to call them four-legged bouncers, is your dog’s unofficial job title. Anytime that doorbell rings or someone knocks, ALERT! Got someone walking 100 feet away from your house? STRANGER DANGER! No one is safe until your dog can get a good sniff to clear the intruder.
One of my most favorite things is the selective hearing phenomenon. Sometimes if you try to call your dog over to you, it's like you haven’t said a word. If you even whisper the word “treat,” they’re all ears. It’s almost like they listen with their bellies, and every dog owner understands this.
The Silent Rulers of Your Home
You want to pet your cat? Okay, but first you’ll need approval. You’re approved for head and back scratches, but belly rubs? That would be a terrible mistake for you to make. You know that belly rubs are only allowed for special people they trust (or in some cases, absolutely no one).
And don’t you love when you’re having a nice, peaceful sleep and all of a sudden you wake up to your cat screaming, “MROWOWWWWWWWWW" for literally no reason at all. It’s just so wonderful waking up to your cat at 2 a.m., because they decided they’re bored. And because you serve your cat's needs, they must absolutely wake you up anytime they are in need. One minute you’ll be giving your cat pets and the next… their ears go back and they strike! Some people like to call them “love bites," and maybe this is their way of reminding you who's the boss.
You really don’t understand, until you understand, but that’s what makes it so much fun. Despite all the extra cleaning and strange behaviors we put up with, our pets make it so worth it! Here at CARE, we are always playing matchmaker to get our animals into their forever homes. Want to take that next step and join the club? Our doors are open!