Animals are humans best friends

By: Catalina Zárate Osorio
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"Man's best friend", I think we have all heard this phrase, it is commonly emphasized to domestic dogs, but if we are honest, we can say every animal can be man's best friend.  Animals are a big part of everyone's life; it doesn't matter where you live or where you are from, there is always the perfect animal for you. 

Even though there are people that see animals as inferior beings, animals are extremely intelligent. They can understand what we tell them, and they communicate back to us in their own way. On the other side, from the early ages until now, animals have always been recognized for being right next to the man. They have helped in hard work jobs, as transportation, and as protection, and they have always done it with love, care, and without waiting for anything in exchange. They are great company to all of us, they are loyal, faithful, and they always make your days better. 

Now let's talk about domestic animals. Pets have been part of our life since we are kids. Most people get pets since they are little, sometimes to teach responsibility or just to accompany. It does not matter which one applies to you, I am sure you loved and still love that animal with your whole heart. Pets are the most trusting and trustworthy creatures. They protect your home, and in some cases, they even protect people. These are some of the things that make animals so special, but the most important one is that unlike human beings, animals will trust you and help you without hesitation. 

I am sure we have all heard about these amazing stories of pets saving their owners from danger. They have warned them of fires, fought with larger animals, or dangerous creatures like snakes, and many other things. Dogs, for example, have sensed heart attacks and warned people so that the owner can get the needed help. Dogs are also used as guides for the blind, as disaster rescue animals, as company animals for people with mental illnesses, as dogs that help on investigations, and so on. Of course, not only dogs but many other animals that help in similar stuff like this. 

Thanks to all of these facts it is evident that even though we use animals for our benefit, they are always so kind and trustful, making them "Man's best friend." This is why the least we can do for these amazing creatures is give them our love, keep them happy, well-fed, safe, comfortable and let them know how deeply thankful we are for all the things they do for us.